The Great Storm of 1900
The Night the Gulf Rewrote Galveston Before 1900, Galveston ranked among the most important cities in Texas. The island served as a major port, financial center, and gateway to the Gulf of Mexico. Ships...
Category: Storms
Galveston vs. the Gulf
Galveston vs. the Gulf: The Storms That Built the Island Galveston’s history cannot be separated from hurricanes. Storms destroyed the island, changed its economy, created the seawall, raised the city, reshaped its beaches, and...
