Galveston

Galveston is a coastal city located on Galveston Island in Texas, USA. Galveston is known for the hurricane that devastated the city in 1900, the most deadly natural disaster in US history. This guide brings together the best Web information on travel, attractions, the 1900 storm, webcams, videos, and much more on Galveston, Texas.

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Demographics

Travel
The 1900 Storm
Economy
Education

Web Sites

Galveston Island

http://www.galveston.com/

Official site from the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Galveston, Texas

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galveston%2C_Texas

Galveston is a coastal city located on Galveston Island in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2005 U.S. Census estimate, the city had a total population of 57,466 within an area of.

Galveston County

http://www.co.galveston.tx.us/

Galveston County Employees and Citizens of the unincorporated areas of the county can receive emergency notifications. The most recent Monthly Financial Report ...

City of Galveston

http://www.cityofgalveston.org/

Official site for the city of Galveston, Texas, with news, public safety announcements, forms, city services, and other information.

Port of Galveston

http://www.portofgalveston.com/

Welcome to the official website of The Port of Galveston, Texas! ... RCI's Voyager of the Seas will sail from Galveston on 7-day cruises alternating to various ports such as ...

The Galveston County Daily News

http://galvestondailynews.com/

Videos

YouTube - GALVESTON.COM: Galveston, Texas Attractions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUvh4crS5c8

A video guide to Galveston Island's attractions, from Galveston.com & Company.

YouTube - GALVESTON.COM: Galveston, Texas Attractions

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A video guide to Galveston Island's attractions, from Galveston.com & Company.

YouTube - Galveston Island's Historic Homes....Prior to the ...

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This video includes just a sampling of the many beautifully restored historic homes on Galveston Island. Please pray that they have survived the devastation ...

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This video includes just a sampling of the many beautifully restored historic homes on Galveston Island. Please pray that they have survived the devastation ...

YouTube - Galveston Cruise

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YouTube - Galveston Cruise

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YouTube - Riding the waves

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Video from a fishing trip in Galveston. ... Fishing in Galveston,Texas. 3,952 views. notYURfrend. Added to. Quicklist5:40. Tanker Surfing in Texas. 77,966 views. beanbubba. Added to ...

YouTube - Riding the waves

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Video from a fishing trip in Galveston. ... Fishing in Galveston,Texas. 3,952 views. notYURfrend. Added to. Quicklist5:40. Tanker Surfing in Texas. 77,966 views. beanbubba. Added to ...

YouTube - LoneStar Bike Rally 2006 Galveston Seawall

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LoneStar Bike Rally 2006 Galveston Seawall music by Push Monkey

YouTube - LoneStar Bike Rally 2006 Galveston Seawall

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LoneStar Bike Rally 2006 Galveston Seawall music by Push Monkey

Books

Galveston: A City on Stilts (General History: Texas)

http://www.amazon.com/Galveston-Stilts-General-History-Texas/dp/073855880X

On September 8, 1900, a devastating hurricane destroyed most of the island city of Galveston, along with the lives of more than 6,000 men, women, and children. Today that hurricane remains the

The Galveston That Was (Sara and John Lindsey Series in the Arts and Humanities)

http://www.amazon.com/Galveston-That-Sara-Lindsey-Humanities/dp/089096887X

An updated edition of the book which illustrates the city of Galveston and, as a result, inspired an effort to restore its architectural treasures.

Texas Ghosts: Galveston, Houston, and Vicinity

http://www.amazon.com/Texas-Ghosts-Galveston-Houston-Vicinity/dp/0764334107

Take a chilling journey into South Texas, post Hurricane Ike, from The Woodlands to Galveston, where the long departed are waiting to tell you their stories. Spend a frightening vacation moving from

The Alleys and Back Buildings of Galveston: An Architectural and Social History (Sara and John Lindsey Series in the Arts and Humanities)

http://www.amazon.com/Alleys-Back-Buildings-Galveston-Architectural/dp/1585445827

Alleys and back buildings, the subject of Ellen Beasley's visually compelling book, have been a feature of Galveston since its early days as a growing port city on the upper Texas Gulf Coast. And

Galveston (Lone Star Guides)

http://www.amazon.com/Galveston-Lone-Star-Guides-Drago/dp/0891230386

This guidebook reveals every aspect of Galveston Island's charm. From playing in the surf under the cloudless skies to shopping on the Strand, you'll find year-round entertainment on this

Marmac Guide to Houston and Galveston, A: 6th Edition (Marmac Guides)

http://www.amazon.com/Marmac-Guide-Houston-Galveston-Guides/dp/1589805488

For the businessman, newcomer, or visitor, A Marmac Guide to Houston and Galveston provides information on population, services, recreation, accomodations, restaurants, and main attractions.

Galveston, South Padre Island&the Texas Gulf Coast: Great Destinations: A Complete Guide

http://www.amazon.com/Galveston-South-Padre-Island-Texas/dp/1581570392

Great Destinations™ puts the "guide" back in "guidebook." "Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered...Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture,

Travel

Galveston Island

http://www.galveston.com/

Galveston, Texas - The Official Website of Galveston Island Tourism & Marketing, featuring lodging, cuisine, arts, attractions, entertainment, maps, and much more.

Galveston Metro Area Travel Guide

http://galvestonmetro.travel/

Galveston Texas Metro Guide and Travel Directory Area Travel Guide

Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council

http://www.galvestonnaturetourism.org/

The Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council was founded in 2004 as a ... East End Lagoon Park and Nature Preserve. The City of Galveston owns 685 acres of land at ...

Galveston Vacations, Tourism and Galveston, Texas Travel ...

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g55879-Galveston_Texas-Vacations.html

Galveston, Texas Gulf Coast: TripAdvisor has 3,600 impartial reviews and articles on what to do, where to eat, and where to stay when in Galveston.

GALVESTON.COM: Galveston, Texas Hotels & Motels

http://www.galveston.com/islandhotels/

Complete guide to Galveston, Texas hotels and motels, from Galveston.com & Company.

Galveston, Texas

http://www.galvestontexas.travel/

Save on travel deals to and from the area. Book Today. Search for a local business or ... Join us for a two hour dinner dance cruise on Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. ...

Galveston Restaurants: Read Galveston Restaurant Reviews ...

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g55879-Galveston_Texas.html

Dining in Galveston, Texas Gulf Coast: See 3,600 TripAdvisor traveler reviews of 197 Galveston restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more.

Attractions

GALVESTON.COM: Galveston, Texas Sights & Attractions

http://www.galveston.com/attractions/

Complete guide to Galveston, Texas Sights & Attractions, from Galveston.com & Company.

Galveston Island Attractions - Attractions on Galveston Island

http://gotexas.about.com/od/galveston/tp/GalvAttractions.htm

Historic Galveston Island is home to a variety of popular attractions, from landmarks and historic buildings to modern wonders and scenic natural areas. Taken ...

Things to Do in Galveston - Galveston Attractions - TripAdvisor

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g55879-Activities-Galveston_Texas.html

Attractions in Galveston, Texas Gulf Coast: See TripAdvisor's 110 traveler reviews and photos of 38 things to do when in Galveston.

Galveston Tours - Enjoy the Sights in Galveston - Galveston ...

http://www.galvestontours.net/

Galveston sightseeing tours and attractions. Reserve tickets online and save on all sightseeing activities and things to do in Galveston. ...

Galveston Railroad Museum

http://www.galvestonrrmuseum.com/

Galveston Railroad Museum ... Marvel at the selection of the largest collection of railroad dining ware, silver and china in the United States! Visit our model train theatres, ...

Galveston County Historical Museum: Visitor Information

http://www.galvestonhistory.org/1921_Galveston_County_Historical_Museum.asp

Galveston Historical Foundation is Texas' oldest, and USA's second largest, local preservation organization, with nine museums and properties, annual ...

Webcams

GALVESTON.COM: Galveston, Texas Webcams

http://www.galveston.com/webcams/

Galveston Island webcams, featuring live images from Pier 21, Stewart Beach, Seawall Boulevard, The Strand, and Hotel Galvez.

GALVESTON.COM: Cruise Web Cam Live from Galveston Texas

http://www.galveston.com/cruisecam/

Galveston.com Cruise Web Cam Live from the Harbor House Hotel in Galveston Island Texas featuring a live view of the Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Conquest, and Royal ...

Galveston, United States Webcam - Weather-Forecast.com

http://www.weather-forecast.com/locations/Galveston/webcams/1719

Can you suggest a better Galveston webcam source? (try www.abirdseyeview.com or google search for some possible suggestions and submit below) ...

Hurricane Risk

Houston-Galveston Area Hurricane Info Web Site

http://www.comm-net.org/emergency_info.html

A Mini-New Orleans? Galveston Ponders Its Vulnerabilities

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/3344353.html

New Orleans to possible effects of a hurricane of similar strength on Galveston, Texas. In

YouTube - Hurricane Ike - Bear Visits Galveston

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKwMiExUKXg

YouTube - Hurricane Ike - Bear Visits Galveston

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YouTube - Hurricane Ike in Galveston Island, TX -

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Extreme video of the 15 foot storm surge from Hurricane Ike on Galveston Island, TX. Ike made landfall as a strong category 2/weak category 3 hurricane at 2...

YouTube - Hurricane Ike in Galveston Island, TX -

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Extreme video of the 15 foot storm surge from Hurricane Ike on Galveston Island, TX. Ike made landfall as a strong category 2/weak category 3 hurricane at 2...

The 1900 Storm

The 1900 Storm: Galveston Island, Texas

http://www.1900storm.com

recommended reading and websites. From the Galveston County Daily News.

YouTube - 1900 Galveston Hurricane

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAU6KvmTbHM

This video consists of pictures that were taken after the great galveston storm of 1900 the hurricane was unknown before it hit the coast making ...

YouTube - 1900 Galveston Hurricane

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This video consists of pictures that were taken after the great galveston storm of 1900 the hurricane was unknown before it hit the coast making ...

YouTube - Galveston Hurricane 1900 waterfront

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A panorama video of the waterfront following the 1900 Galveston Hurricane. Filmed by an assistant of Thomas Edison.

YouTube - Galveston Hurricane 1900 waterfront

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A panorama video of the waterfront following the 1900 Galveston Hurricane. Filmed by an assistant of Thomas Edison.

YouTube - Galveston Storm of 1900

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The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history struck Galveston in September 1900. ... The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history struck Galveston in September 1900. ...

YouTube - Galveston Storm of 1900

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The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history struck Galveston in September 1900. ... The deadliest hurricane in U.S. history struck Galveston in September 1900. ...

YouTube - Galveston Hurricane 1900 Orphans

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMKNA-vYbj8

Panorama video of an orphans home struck during the 1900 Galveston Hurricane. Filmed by an assistant of Thomas Edison.

YouTube - Galveston Hurricane 1900 Orphans

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Panorama video of an orphans home struck during the 1900 Galveston Hurricane. Filmed by an assistant of Thomas Edison.

History

GALVESTON.COM: Galveston, Texas History

http://www.galveston.com/history/

Complete guide to Galveston, Texas history, from Galveston.com & Company.

The History of Galveston

http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/GLSTH/historyofgalveston/main.wnt

Galveston was named for Bernardo de Galvez, a Spanish colonial governor and general. ... The Galveston News, founded in 1842, is the only surviving newspaper now ...

HISTORY OF GALVESTON

http://www.members.tripod.com/jrc4tx/id18.htm

HISTORY OF GALVESTON - No Summary

History of The Port of Galveston, Texas

http://www.portofgalveston.com/about/history.shtml

Galveston was founded to take advantage of a prime natural location. ... The Port created a committee consisting of representatives from port management and local ...

Sports

The Galveston County Daily News

http://galvestondailynews.com/sports.lasso

A look at how Galveston County graduates fared in college and pro sports action. ... perhaps best understood and explained by sports psychologists and psychiatrists ...

GALVESTON.COM: Galveston, Texas RV Parks

http://www.galveston.com/rvpark/

Complete guide to Galveston, Texas RV Parks, from Galveston.com & Company.

Galveston College - Baseball Team

http://www.gc.edu/gc/Baseball_Team.asp?SnID=2

Galveston College 4015 Ave. Q, Galveston, Texas 77550 (409) 944-4242 ... It is the policy of Galveston College to provide equal opportunities without ...

Outdoor Parks in Galveston, TX on Yahoo! Local

http://local.yahoo.com/TX/Galveston/Recreation+Sporting+Goods/Outdoor+Parks

Outdoor Parks in Galveston, TX on Yahoo! Local Get Ratings & Reviews on Outdoor Parks with Photos, Maps, Driving Directions and more.

GALVESTON.COM: Galveston, Texas Sports Bars

http://www.galveston.com/sportsbars/

Complete guide to Galveston, Texas sports bars, from Galveston.com & Company.

Government

Galveston County

http://www.co.galveston.tx.us/

Galveston County government homepage.

GALVESTON OPEN GOVERNMENT PROJECT: A Government Watchdog Group!

http://www.galvestonogp.org/

A Government Watchdog Group providing oversight on the Galveston, Texas Municipal Government.

City of Galveston

http://www.cityofgalveston.org/

Official site for the city of Galveston, Texas, with news, public safety announcements, forms, city services, and other information.

Economy

Galveston Chamber of Commerce: Business, Community, and ...

http://www.galvestonchamber.com/custom2.asp?pageid=205

... popular things to do are listed. A complete community profile provides details for local demographics, weather, and geography. Year-round activities, ...

Home

http://www.galvestonmedicalmfg.com/

Galveston Medical Manufacturing (GMM) fabricates and distributes functional ... earn your business and confidence by manufacturing and distributing quality ...

Industry in Galveston County

http://gcea.us/industry.aspx

Galveston County Economic Alliance goal is to build a better business environment for the cities in Galveston County as well as a better community for the citizens.

Manufacturing jobs in Galveston, TX by Job Title

http://www.salary.com/careers/layouthtmls/jm_TX-Manufacturing-jobs-in-Galveston.html

Galveston area Manufacturing job listings from Salary.com's premier list of partner job boards. View openings for Manufacturing jobs in Galveston.

Trivia

GALVESTON.COM: 901 Postoffice

http://www.galveston.com/901/

A lavish contemporary fusion restaurant, 901 Postoffice offers cuisine served with the freshest ingredients and prepared in a tantalizing array of styles.

Galveston, TX Game - Play Fun Trivia Quiz

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This is all about the city of Galveston, Texas. - trivia quiz game. Play now!

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Hurricane in Galveston (1913) - Trivia

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Hurricane in Galveston on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more... trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes. Overview ...

Geography

Galveston Bay

http://www.gbep.state.tx.us/about-galveston-bay/geography.asp

Galveston Bay is the largest and most biologically productive estuary in Texas, and sits ... See more information on Galveston Bay geography in Chapter Five of ...

Galveston College - Geography Bibliography

http://www.gc.edu/gc/Geography.asp?SnID=5

This list is in alphabetical order and only includes reference materials. ... Galveston College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action College in Education and ...

HowStuffWorks "Geography of Galveston"

http://geography.howstuffworks.com/united-states/geography-of-galveston.htm

The geography of Galveston adds greatly to the beauty and majesty of the United States. Learn more about the geography of Galveston at HowStuffWorks.

Galveston Bay

http://gbep.state.tx.us/about-galveston-bay/index.asp

Galveston Bay is known as an estuary, which is a semi-enclosed body of water ... The Galveston Bay system is a complex ecosystem and a valuable resource for the state and ...

Mad Dog Chronicles # 32: Galveston Subdivision Geograph

http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?11,765787

Galveston Subdivision Geography, 1971. To tell the next couple of stories, you all need to ... The PTRR is paralleling the SP Galveston line and runs between the Ship Channel ...

Demographics

Galveston Texas Demographics

http://galveston.texas.com/demographics.html

Lottery. Galveston Demographics. Population. Galveston city, Texas ... Educational Attainment Population 25 years and older. High School Graduate. 24.7% 24.8 ...