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    Galveston Historical Foundation Headquarters (1861 Custom House)


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    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, the state's oldest historic preservation group, and a powerful force for creating the Galveston of today that so well preserves the Galveston of yesterday.

    The building is not set up for visitors, although it is open for those who wish to do Galveston research, including information on the many historic residential homes.


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        Galveston Historical Foundation Headquarters (1861 Custom House)

        502 20th St.
        Galveston, TX 77550

        Phone: (409)765-7834   |   Email   |   Official Website

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