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Built 1861. This elegant Greek Revival public building is thought to be the first building in Galveston designed by an architect. Building crews rushed to finish the building before Texas seceded from the Union, completing construction in a record four and a half months. It probably withstood shelling during the Battle of Galveston, and was the site of a “bread riot,” when wives of absent Confederate soldiers stormed the building demanding flour. Union troops raised a flag of victory over the Custom House three days before the war officially ended. It has functioned as a post office and courthouse, and now serves as proud home to the Galveston Historical Foundation. foundation@galvestonhistory.org |
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The house, built in 1838 and the oldest on the island, is in the Greek revival style. The furniture and furnishings, with few exceptions, all date from the first half of the 19th century (1800-1850s). They are of the federal, empire, regency, Biedermeier, and William IV styles, as interpreted by American, English, French and German artisans. Carpets, drapes and upholstery fabrics are reproductions appropriate for the period 1830-1850. Museum operated by the Galveston Historical Foundation. foundation@galvestonhistory.org |
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Ashton Villa was built in 1858-59, the first of Galveston’s Broadway "palaces," as well as the first brick house to be built in Texas. The artistic and eccentric Miss Bettie Brown was mistress of the manor, and her life-size paintings still adorn the showy Gold Room. Ashton Villa is now home to the Galveston Island Visitor Information Center. info@galvestoncvb.com |
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Photo Courtesy Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries |
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