This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Erosion Threatens Galveston Beach As Jets and Grains Debate
Galveston faces worsening beach erosion with officials split over causes and remedies. Commissioner James Vacek urges urgent action, citing sand shifting near 13th Street and steps at Sird Street. Lt Col H I Day of Engineers defends current system while proposing rock jetties and pilings adjustments. County and federal projects history outlined, costs totaled $303,620.93 with no maintenance costs reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jageks
H. I. Day
Galveston
United States Corps of Engin
Davin
Yace
Army
Davis
Yacek
Key York
Rior
Prom Date Street
13Th Street
Vacek
Sird
West Beach
Vacel
New York City
Coney Island
New York
Gulf
Attacek
C. C. Washington
24Th Street
John Victor Levy
Washington
Levy
Lth
53Th Streets
Galveston County