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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