Galveston Seawall
The Galveston Seawall is a seawall in Galveston, Texas, that was built after the Galveston hurricane of 1900 for protection from future hurricanes. Construction began in September 1902, and the initial segment was completed on July 29, 1904. From 1904 to 1963, the seawall was extended from 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to over 10 miles (16 km).
Galveston Seawall | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Texas State Antiquities Landmark | |
Galveston Seawall during construction | |
Galveston Seawall Galveston Seawall | |
| Location | Seawall Blvd., Galveston, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 29°18′09″N 94°46′27″W |
| Area | 8 acres (3.2 ha) |
| Built | 1902 |
| Built by | J.M. O`Rourke & Co. |
| Architect | Gen. H.M. Robert |
| Architectural style | Protective Seawall |
| NRHP reference No. | 77001443 |
| TSAL No. | 8200000269 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 18, 1977 |
| Designated TSAL | January 1, 1981 |
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