Destruction in Galveston Storm Exceeds 1900 Acres
The Galveston storm left about 1900 acres destroyed and up to 7000 buildings including dwellings hotels churches and businesses wrecked. Estimated property losses reach 25 million while storm insurance totals only 40 thousand. Structures hit range from hospitals and halls to schools streets lines and residences with varied damage from complete destruction to minor.
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Galveston
Medical College
Sealy Hospital
City
Tremont Hotel
Custom House
Harmony Hall
City Hall
Ball High
Court House
Rosenberg
Episcopal Cemetery
St. Patrick
First Baptist Church
City Street
Walter Gresham
St. Mary's University For Boys
Church of the Sacred Heart
Lucas Terrace
Grace Episcopal Church
Garlen Verein
Ursuline Convent
Rosenberg Woman's Home
Bath Avenue
Beach Hotel
Baptist
George Sealy
Gulf OF Mexico