Galveston 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.
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Public art in Galveston
Murals and other forms of public art bring color to Galveston Island.
Galveston Island animal art
Animal art is common in Galveston both at businesses and in public places. Most of it reflects the island’s relationship with the sea.
Galveston Pleasure Pier
The Galveston Pleasure Pier opened in summer 2012 on the gulf side of the island where 25th Street meets the seawall.
Sailing ship ELISSA in Galveston
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.