About this property
Galveston Orphans Home, also known as Galveston Children's Home, was founded in 1878 by George Dealey (1829–1891). George Dealey established the Galveston Orphan's home in 1878. Already serving forty children the next year, control of the home was conveyed to a newly formed board.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79002943. It was listed on March 20, 1979.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Galveston Orphans Home listed on the National Register?
Galveston Orphans Home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Galveston Orphans Home?
Galveston Orphans Home is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Galveston Orphans Home?
The period of significance for Galveston Orphans Home is recorded as the civil_war era.
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