National Historic Landmark

Strand Historic District, The

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas
Listed
January 25, 1970
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
70000748

About this property

The Strand Historic District, also known as the Strand District, in downtown Galveston, Texas (USA), is a National Historic Landmark District of mainly Victorian era buildings that now house restaurants, antique stores, and curio shops. The area is a major tourist attraction for the island city and also plays host to two very popular seasonal festivals. It is widely considered the island's shopping and entertainment center. The district includes properties along the south side of Harborside Drive (Avenue A) and both sides of The Strand (Avenue B) and Mechanic Street (Avenue C) from 20th Street westward to 26th Street. The street labeled "The Strand" is actually named Avenue B, which runs parallel to Galveston Bay. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976 for its unparalleled collection of commercial Victorian architecture in Texas, and its role as the state's major port in the 19th century. Today "the Strand" is generally used to refer to the entire five-block business district between 20th and 25th streets in downtown Galveston, very close to the city's wharf.

Location

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas
29.30702, -94.79476

Categories

COMMERCETRANSPORTATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Shaw, M. W., Building
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Galveston (January 1, 1863)
1863Civil War
0.4 mi
Battle of Galveston – Cotton-Clad Attack Detail
1863Civil War
0.4 mi
Union Attack on Fort Hebert (Galveston)
1862Civil War
0.4 mi

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When was Strand Historic District, The listed on the National Register?

Strand Historic District, The was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1970.

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