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Galveston Seawall
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The Galveston Seawall is a seawall in Galveston, Texas, that was built after the 1900 Galveston hurricane for protection from future hurricanes. Construction began in September 1902, and the initial s
Galveston Seawall during construction
Galveston Seawall during construction
Postcard of the construction of the Galveston Seawall, undated.
Postcard of the construction of the Galveston Seawall, undated.
Postcard of the Galveston Seawall, undated.
Postcard of the Galveston Seawall, undated.
Damage to Seawall after 1915 Hurricane.
Damage to Seawall after 1915 Hurricane.
1900 Galveston hurricane
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The 1900 Galveston hurricane was a catastrophic tropical cyclone that became the deadliest natural disaster in the history of the United States. The strongest storm of the 1900 Atlantic hurricane seas
Galveston Seawall
…The Galveston Seawall is a seawall in Galveston, Texas, that was built after the 1900 Galveston hurricane for protection from future hurricanes. Construction began in September 1902, and the initial segment was completed on July 29, 1904. From 1904 to 1963…
Hurricane track from September 1 to 10
Hurricane track from September 1 to 10
Floating wreckage near Texas City – typical scene for miles along the waterfront
Floating wreckage near Texas City – typical scene for miles along the waterfront
Many who died had their corpses piled onto carts for burial at sea.
Many who died had their corpses piled onto carts for burial at sea.
A plaque placed on buildings in Galveston to indicate which structures survived the 1900 hurricane
A plaque placed on buildings in Galveston to indicate which structures survived the 1900 hurricane