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jkosmin

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Just south of Houston is Galveston with a very rich architectural history...

Once known as the Wall Street of the South.

Welcome to HAIF, jkosmin

I've also heard that Galveston was called "The Ellis Island of the Southwest", because so many people from so many countries first entered Texas (and the US) through this port.

Galveston was growing as a financial concern, due to its ideal location as a port and distribution center (railroad connections) for a growing America, with plenty of financial backing. The 1900 hurricaine and growth of other cities froze Galveston at the turn of the 20th century.

I believe that this will be its saving grace. It holds such potential for restoration of its late Victorian buildings.

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