Bishop's Palace - Galveston, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 18.178 W 094° 46.928
15R E 326913 N 3242870
Galveston's grandest and best-known building, the Bishop's Palace is an ornate delight of colored stone, intricately carved ornaments, rare woods, and stained-glass windows.
Waymark Code: WMRBZ9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 7
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Bishop's Palace was built in 1888 for Walter Gresham, a Galveston attorney. It was later purchased for Bishop Christopher Byrne in 1923 by the Galveston-Houston Diocese. The home features woodwork of rosewood, satinwood and white mahogany and various fireplaces from all over the world.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

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Hours of Operation:
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Winter hours 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily

Admission Prices:
Admission Adults: $6 Seniors: $5 Teens: $3 Kids: $1

Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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