National Register of Historic Places
Strand Historic District, The
Strand Historic District, The is a historic place in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 2019, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000748.
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What is Strand Historic District, The?
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 and both sides of The Strand and Mechanic Street from 20th Street westward to 26th Street.
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Listing details
- Name
- Strand Historic District, The
- City
- Galveston
- County
- Galveston County
- State
- Texas
- Listed on the National Register
- March 8, 2019
- NRIS reference number
- 70000748
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 29.30702, -94.79476
When was Strand Historic District, The listed on the National Register?
Strand Historic District, The was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 8, 2019.
Where is Strand Historic District, The located?
Strand Historic District, The is located in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas at approximately 29.30702, -94.79476. See the map above.
Is Strand Historic District, The a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Strand Historic District, The is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.