Mansions of Galveston, TX Photos

Galveston has several major mansions, some open for public tours. The Bishop's Palace, Moody Mansion. Ashton Villa, & Open Gates are four prominent examples.

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Moody Mansion. Galveston, TX.Moody Mansion arcaded veranda. Galveston, TX.Moody Mansion front porch. Galveston, TX.Moody Mansion carved lion over front entrance. Galveston, TX.
Moody Mansion (1894) (2618 Broadway). Galveston, TX. On National Register.Moody Mansion arcaded veranda. Galveston, TX.Moody Mansion front porch. Galveston, TX.Moody Mansion carved lion over front entrance. Galveston, TX.
Ashton Villa. Galveston, TX.Ashton Villa iron balconies over front door. Galveston, TX.Ashton Villa second story details. Galveston, TX.Ashton Villa iron work details. Galveston, TX.
Ashton Villa (1859) (23rd at Broadway). Galveston, TX. Style: Italian villa.Ashton Villa iron balconies over front door. Galveston, TX.Ashton Villa second story details. Galveston, TX.Ashton Villa iron work details. Galveston, TX.
Ashton Villa brackets. Galveston, TX.Ashton Villa iron fence with ears of corn motif. Galveston, TX.Ashton Villa iron fence post with cast ears of corn. Galveston, TX.Ashton Villa iron fence post with cast grain, sun flowers & bounty harvest. Galveston, TX.
Ashton Villa brackets. Galveston, TX.Ashton Villa iron fence with ears of corn motif. Galveston, TX.Ashton Villa iron fence post with cast ears of corn. Galveston, TX.Ashton Villa iron fence post with cast grain, sun flowers & bounty harvest. Galveston, TX.
Open Gates mansion built for George Sealy, president of Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad. Galveston, TX.Open Gates arcaded porch. Galveston, TX.Open Gates roofline. Galveston, TX.Open Gates turret. Galveston, TX.
Open Gates mansion (1889-91) (2424 Broadway) built for George Sealy, president of Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad. Galveston, TX. Style: Renaissance revival. Architect: Stanford White.Open Gates arcaded porch. Galveston, TX.Open Gates roofline. Galveston, TX.Open Gates turret. Galveston, TX.
Bishop's Palace. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace 14th Street side. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace conservatory. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace round veranda. Galveston, TX.
Bishop's Palace (1887-94) (1402 Broadway). Galveston, TX. Architect: Nicholas J. Clayton. On National Register.Bishop's Palace 14th Street side. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace conservatory. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace round veranda. Galveston, TX.
Bishop's Palace corner tower. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace carved lion. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace corner tower & chimney. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace cast iron railings. Galveston, TX.
Bishop's Palace corner tower. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace carved lion. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace corner tower & chimney. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace cast iron railings. Galveston, TX.
Bishop's Palace tower detail. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace urn at entrance. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace portal & flying stairway. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace front door. Galveston, TX.
Bishop's Palace tower detail. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace urn at entrance. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace portal & flying stairway. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace front door. Galveston, TX.
Bishop's Palace front door arch with carved face. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace window arch with carvings & iron railings. Galveston, TX.Former Letitia Rosenberg Home for Aged Women. Galveston, TX.
Bishop's Palace front door arch with carved face. Galveston, TX.Bishop's Palace window arch with carvings & iron railings. Galveston, TX.Former Letitia Rosenberg Home for Aged Women (1895) (1804 25th St.). Galveston, TX. Style: Renaissance revival. Architect: Alfred Muller.

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