Bishop's Palace and Sacred Galveston |
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| Author:
| Shah, Pino |
| Directed By:
| Rood, Carrie |
| ISBN: | 978-1-948049-11-5 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2018 |
| Publisher: | ArtByPino.com
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Take a highly visual journey through Galveston's Bishop's Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) which is a National Historic Landmark, also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and, is also a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Bishop's Palace is also within the East End Historic District. It also holds the distinction of being among the Top 100 most significant buildings in the United States as designated by the American Institute of Architects. Noted Galveston architect Nicholas...
More DescriptionTake a highly visual journey through Galveston's Bishop's Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) which is a National Historic Landmark, also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and, is also a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Bishop's Palace is also within the East End Historic District. It also holds the distinction of being among the Top 100 most significant buildings in the United States as designated by the American Institute of Architects. Noted Galveston architect Nicholas J. Clayton designed and built it between 1887 and 1893.The colorful book also covers 25+ sacred places in Galveston many of which are also Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks. These historic structures reflect the diversity that influenced Galveston from its formative years.