Update about blogCa

Who knew all this would happen afterwards! Flat Creek in Feb. 2024. Much changed by the force of the hurricane floods in Sept. 2024.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

A beautiful mansion in Galveston

 This home was for sale a month ago. Built in 1885 it is listed as a Historic Site. 2402 Avenue L, Galveston, TX 


“James Moreau Brown (1821-1895), builder of Ashton Villa, erected this home in 1885 as a wedding gift for his daughter Matilda (1865-1926) and her husband Thomas Sweeney (d. 1905). Attributed to architect Nicholas J. Clayton, the Victorian cottage features angular dormer windows and a mariner’s wheel motif in the front porch balustrade. Judge Mart Royston, noted lawyer and civic leader, and his two sisters occupied the residence from 1911 until 1954.”

“Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1978”




















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The Halloween pet parade is coming to Black Mountain soon! (Hopefully!)




Today's quote:

Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.

PEMA CHÖDRÖN

9 comments:

  1. It is a beautiful home. Love the cute dog! Take care, have a great day and happy weekend!

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    1. Hi Eileen, thanks for your comment. I hope you also have a good day today!

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  2. Interesting style. Since our short holiday carpets freak me out a bit though ;-)
    Looking forward on parade pics!

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    1. Of course, if there's something I can go photograph, and I'm able...you'll see some shots of it here!

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    1. I like looking at it, but I don't think I would have enjoyed living there...unless I had a maid.

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  4. That house is grand but I don't think it would be comfortable. Poor dog all dressed up, I wonder if he's embarrassed. :)

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  5. Galveston is a risky place to invest your money in real estate.

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