Galveston 1900 Storm Memorial on the seawall by artist David W. Moore. – photo by Joe AlexanderGalveston was devastated by a hurricane in 1900. A century later, the Galveston 1900 Storm Memorial was dedicated on the seawall overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The memorial survived another major hurricane in 2008.
A sea turtle themed mural overlooks an outdoor basketball court near the beach in Galveston. – photo by Joe AlexanderMurals and other forms of public art bring color to Galveston Island.
Nick’s Kitchen and Beach Bar facing the beach in Galveston. – photo by Joe AlexanderAnimal art is common in Galveston both at businesses and in public places. Most of it reflects the island’s relationship with the sea.
View of the Galveston Pleasure Pier looking east from the seawall.The Galveston Pleasure Pier opened in summer 2012 on the gulf side of the island where 25th Street meets the seawall.
The sailing ship ELISSA docked in Galveston, Texas.The three-masted sailing ship ELISSA was built in Scotland in 1877 and now calls Galveston home. ELISSA is the Official Tall Ship of Texas.