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We've completed our first Integrated Design Team meeting for the Green Revival project.Our team includes (from left):Lauren Scott of UTMB and the GHF Preservation Outreach CommitteeMeMatt Farragher, Tsar Preservation Resource CenterKeiji Asakura of AsakuraRobinson CompanyDavid Murrah of Contects,...
Karla Klay
Karla Klay
We are rebuilding green on Austin & Milam 1932 cottage with solid shiplap walls. We have elevated. This is any island homes first step to being green. So that in the next hurricane they aren't throwing everything wet away again. Would love y'all to see our house.
Thu at 6:45pm
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Galveston Historical Foundation This album will highlight the items we have for sale at our Architectural Salvage Warehouse (ASW) We are open on Wed and Saturdays from 9 to 12, then 1 to 4. These pics are only a small sample of what we have in the shop so come and see us. For questions contact Matt Farragher at matt.farragher@galvestonhistory.org

Matt Farragher
Matt Farragher
Debbie, yes you have seen the fireplaces before. They have been with us since before the storm. They would make a great addition to most any room
Thu at 2:48pm
Debbie Olsen-Bray
Debbie Olsen-Bray
Yep...I'm running out of room for everything I like...
Thu at 9:21pm
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Galveston Historical Foundation GHF starts work on the Custom House!

6 new photos
Christine Ruiz Hopkins
Christine Ruiz Hopkins
Saw it today. It looks great. Love the color in the lobby.
Thu at 2:10pm
Karla Klay
Karla Klay
I am sure this feels great! Congrats!
Thu at 6:50pm
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As a part of our Fall Demonstration Class Series GHF is offering a class on how to research the history of historic buildings...
Matt Farragher
Matt Farragher
Oh, who is that handsome gentleman in the photo? He looks so learned. I bet he teaches a great researching class, again
November 3 at 3:05pm
Adrienne Culpepper
Adrienne Culpepper
Having been the greatful recipients of the help of MANY peeps at GHF in researching our building, I give this a thumbs UP!!!!
November 3 at 3:12pm
Debbie Olsen-Bray
Debbie Olsen-Bray
Hey Matt...I have some items at my house that I created using salvaged stuff from the GHF warehouse. Glad to send pics of them your way for examples of what the stuff can be used for. I had a blast looking through all that stuff.
Thu at 2:32pm
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As part of our ongoing effort to offer training on all things Green, GHF has partnered with Alternative Power Solutions to organize a "lunch and learn" at the Salvage Warehouse (908 23rd St.) on Tuesday, November, 17...
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Through a grant from the Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) has helped low to moderate income families paint their houses through the Paint Pals program...
Ritchie Adoue
Ritchie Adoue
I sent out a volunteer request to all RSVP volunteers.
November 1 at 9:23am
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November 3 at 9:45am
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Galveston Historical Foundation Dickens on the Strand has a special Facebook Page! Become a fan today!

October 27 at 9:28am
Kirsten
Kirsten
Post the link!
October 27 at 12:46pm
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Galveston Historical Foundation is Texas' oldest, and USA's second largest, local preservation organization, with nine museums and properties, annual Historic Homes Tour, and Victorian Christmas festival 'Dickens on the Strand'.
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Energy Audits are Your Best First Step Towards Better Energy EfficiencyAs a part of our National Trust for Historic Preservation http://www.preservationnation.org/, Partners in the Field grant programming the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) has partnered with Standard Renewable Energy (SRE)...
Karla Klay
Karla Klay
That is fantastic. Next step is helping the city get real about flood plain maps and our true place regarding base flood elevation and start elevating homes. We are all at least 16 inches lower than we thought due to subsidence.
October 23 at 6:50pm
Brian Madison Davis
October 23 at 8:54pm
Lauren Scott
Lauren Scott
We got our Audit early this summer!
October 24 at 6:00am
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Greetings yall,We here at the Preservation Services department strive to keep our calloused fingers forever on the pulse of public opinion...
Karla Klay
Karla Klay
Well we know there is little energy saved by putting in new windows & they devalue historical homes. Lots more energy can be saved by spraying on cellulose into the ship lap walls. Kris & I are re building green after Ike and would love to learn & share.
October 22 at 8:09pm
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Galveston Historical Foundation
Keep tuned in. We will be posting more about how historic preservation and sustainability. If you have any tips to share with us, feel free.
October 23 at 2:37pm
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Galveston Historical Foundation Ray Olachia will be back this year to present a wonderful children's program. Tickets now on sale!

Source: www.galvestonhistory.org
Galveston Historical Foundation is Texas' oldest, and USA's second largest, local preservation organization, with nine museums and properties, annual Historic Homes Tour, and Victorian Christmas festival 'Dickens on the Strand'.
Galveston Historical Foundation

Galveston Historical Foundation Tickets now on sale. Call 409-765-7834

Source: www.galvestonhistory.org
Galveston Historical Foundation is Texas' oldest, and USA's second largest, local preservation organization, with nine museums and properties, annual Historic Homes Tour, and Victorian Christmas festival 'Dickens on the Strand'.
Mandy
Mandy
He was also the architect of First Presbyterian.
October 21 at 7:15am
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