Lost Restaurants of Galveston's African American Community

Lost Restaurants of Galveston's African American Community

Author: Galveston Historical Foundation with Greg Samford, Tommie Boudreaux, Alice Gatson and Ella Lewis

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1467141771

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People of African descent were some of Galveston's earliest residents, and although they came to the island enslaved, they retained mastery of their culinary traditions. As Galveston's port prospered and became the "Wall Street of the South," better job opportunities were available for African Americans who lived in Galveston and for those who migrated to the island city after emancipation, with owner-operated restaurants being one of the most popular enterprises. Staples like Fease's Jambalaya Café, Rose's Confectionery and the Squeeze Inn anchored the island community and elevated its cuisine. From Gus Allen's business savvy to Eliza Gipson's oxtail artistry, the Galveston Historical Foundation's African American Heritage Committee has gathered together the stories and recipes that preserve this culinary history for the enjoyment and enrichment of generations, and kitchens, to come.


Texas Public Buildings of the Nineteenth Century

Texas Public Buildings of the Nineteenth Century

Author: Willard Bethurem Robinson

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13:

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Todd Webb and Willard B. Robinson describe the warmth, fine scale, and beauty of churches, courthouses, federal buildings, hotels and commercial palaces.


Galveston Architecture Guidebook

Galveston Architecture Guidebook

Author: Ellen Beasley

Publisher: Galveston Historical Foundation

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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The Galveston Architecture Guidebook will be invaluable to all those who visit Galveston. Historic preservationists, scholars of nineteenth-century material culture, architects, and historians will be fascinated by the broad range of buildings and urban conditions it documents. Finally, anyone interested in Galveston or the Gulf Coast will find in this book a wealth of information.


Lost Galveston

Lost Galveston

Author: Brian M. Davis

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738566849

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For nearly 200 years, a permanent settlement at the mouth of Galveston Bay has welcomed pirates, sailors, immigrants, and visitors from around the world. As Galveston grew, its buildings were visible signs of the city's prosperity and the talent of its craftsmen. For many, this city was a gateway to America and an inspiration of what other communities in Texas and the Southwest would become. Although Galveston has thousands of historic buildings remaining, many have been lost to the elements and development over the years. Buildings such as the ones found within these pages define the character of our city and its culture.