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East End Historic District

East End Historic District is a historic place in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1975, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 75001979.

Galveston, Galveston County, TexasListed May 30, 1975NRIS #75001979★ National Historic Landmark
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What is East End Historic District?

The East End Historic District encompasses a large 19th-century residential area in eastern Galveston, Texas. The area is roughly bounded by Broadway to the south, Market St to the north, 19th St to the west, and 9th street to the east. The area has one of the best-preserved and largest concentrations of 19th-century residential architecture in Texas. It was developed mainly at a time when Galveston was the state's preeminent port. The historic district, designated locally in 1970, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

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The record

Listing details

Name
East End Historic District
City
Galveston
County
Galveston County
State
Texas
Listed on the National Register
May 30, 1975
NRIS reference number
75001979
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
29.30553, -94.78411
When was East End Historic District listed on the National Register?

East End Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1975.

Where is East End Historic District located?

East End Historic District is located in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas at approximately 29.30553, -94.78411. See the map above.

Is East End Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. East End Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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