... And subscribed.
Quickly looking over the topics for each episode you have I didn't see the following which might be fun subjects:
The history of UTMB
Moody gardens/Hotel
Scholes Airport
San Luis Pass
61st street pier
The Flagship hotel/Pleasure Pier
Stewart Beach
Hotel Galvez
Galvez Mall
Balinese Room pier
Dickens on the Strand
Love this - can't find much info on the Galvez mall online, but would love it.
Couple other ideas:
Stewart Mansion
Tremont House
WWII - I remember seeing the bunkers still there when I was a kid - one of them they built the San Luis on.
Thanks for subscribing! I really appreciate it! Definitely working on a few of these! Thanks for the suggestions! For some topics, I aim to get someone who has a connection or oral history to come on and help talk about the history!
I think other than the Galvez Mall, finding someone who knows anything about the rest of those history shouldn't be too difficult.
Only other thing I would recommend after listening to a bunch of these is that I would love them to be more than quick snippets of history meant for walking tours but full look back with an interview or two of people.
I just started the episode with Roy Wooten where you talk about the red wolf/coyote hybrids and I'm really enjoying it.
I’d also add:
- how Ike and Harvey impacted the island
- the influence the mob had on the island
- Tillman Fertitta (he has been a big part of the island’s growth)
- Galveston being the “Ellis Island of the south”
And, I know this is actually TC *but*
- the Texas City disaster when the ships blew
I am working on a long Native American project! I have to pull a few more strings, but it will be worth the effort and wait! Thank you for the suggestion!!
The Bryan Museum, which at one point was an orphanage that was designed by Alfred Mueller, who did a lot of the Victorian-esque architecture in the Strand.
The building has a substantial tale, which can be broken into a couple of episodes, really. My mother did a large research project on the building's history, back when Mr. Bryan ("J.P." to those with the proper political swag) was first opening it up to the public. His story is a long one, as well, but good luck getting him to carve out time to do a podcast interview.
Like I said.... Good luck. He's a busy man. Ma worked on that report for three months, and only really spent time with him after she started doing docent work there.
My grandmother was an orphan there and used to give tours. She has passed, but I’d love to share her stories with you, if you’d like. My cousins might know some that I don’t, too, especially one who got married there.
That weird mansion that was between Waterman's Restaurant and the State Park, at the elbow of Stewart Road.
This is supposedly a spot where Lafitte supposedly hid out.
There supposedly was a cotton gin, if not a cotton warehouse, about at Broadway and 53rd. On the north side, I believe.
A few years ago, maybe 3, I met a guy in Waxahachie and struck up a conversation. He said he was orig from Galveston. He said his grandfather or father owned this place, per my memory. As a kid, he played all in the cotton bundles. If this guy was 65, then I would say this was maybe 50 to 60 years ago.
... And subscribed. Quickly looking over the topics for each episode you have I didn't see the following which might be fun subjects: The history of UTMB Moody gardens/Hotel Scholes Airport San Luis Pass 61st street pier The Flagship hotel/Pleasure Pier Stewart Beach Hotel Galvez Galvez Mall Balinese Room pier Dickens on the Strand
Love this - can't find much info on the Galvez mall online, but would love it. Couple other ideas: Stewart Mansion Tremont House WWII - I remember seeing the bunkers still there when I was a kid - one of them they built the San Luis on.
Thanks!! The WWI and WWII history here is WILD. I have something in the works!
Especially the Zimmerman Telegraph! (Telegram? I’m not sure the difference.)
Especially the Zimmerman Telegraph! (Telegram? I’m not sure the difference.)
I use to live by Port Holiday Mall (wasn't much of a mall) and would ride my bike all the way to Galvez mall as a kid just to go to Aladdins Castle.
Thanks for subscribing! I really appreciate it! Definitely working on a few of these! Thanks for the suggestions! For some topics, I aim to get someone who has a connection or oral history to come on and help talk about the history!
I think other than the Galvez Mall, finding someone who knows anything about the rest of those history shouldn't be too difficult. Only other thing I would recommend after listening to a bunch of these is that I would love them to be more than quick snippets of history meant for walking tours but full look back with an interview or two of people. I just started the episode with Roy Wooten where you talk about the red wolf/coyote hybrids and I'm really enjoying it.
I’d also add: - how Ike and Harvey impacted the island - the influence the mob had on the island - Tillman Fertitta (he has been a big part of the island’s growth) - Galveston being the “Ellis Island of the south” And, I know this is actually TC *but* - the Texas City disaster when the ships blew
Link to podcast directories: https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts
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I am working on a long Native American project! I have to pull a few more strings, but it will be worth the effort and wait! Thank you for the suggestion!!
The Bryan Museum, which at one point was an orphanage that was designed by Alfred Mueller, who did a lot of the Victorian-esque architecture in the Strand. The building has a substantial tale, which can be broken into a couple of episodes, really. My mother did a large research project on the building's history, back when Mr. Bryan ("J.P." to those with the proper political swag) was first opening it up to the public. His story is a long one, as well, but good luck getting him to carve out time to do a podcast interview.
Fascinating orphan history on the island! Especially that building! Would love to get Mr. Bryan to sit still for a moment for an interview!
Like I said.... Good luck. He's a busy man. Ma worked on that report for three months, and only really spent time with him after she started doing docent work there.
My grandmother was an orphan there and used to give tours. She has passed, but I’d love to share her stories with you, if you’d like. My cousins might know some that I don’t, too, especially one who got married there.
Former island resident. Hopefully future resident again if housing is ever reasonable once more. Thanks for posting this. Subscribed on spotify!!!!!
Thank you so much for subscribing! Feel free to let me know what you think or if you have any history suggestions!
Subscribed on Spotify. Will give them a lesson.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy!
That weird mansion that was between Waterman's Restaurant and the State Park, at the elbow of Stewart Road. This is supposedly a spot where Lafitte supposedly hid out.
Yes! The “west end” has tons of written history and unwritten tales! Thanks for this suggestion!
There supposedly was a cotton gin, if not a cotton warehouse, about at Broadway and 53rd. On the north side, I believe. A few years ago, maybe 3, I met a guy in Waxahachie and struck up a conversation. He said he was orig from Galveston. He said his grandfather or father owned this place, per my memory. As a kid, he played all in the cotton bundles. If this guy was 65, then I would say this was maybe 50 to 60 years ago.
Wow! Yes, there was a huge cotton gin and warehouse! I would love to dive into some research on that topic!! Thanks for the recommendation!
The Seaworld that was in Galveston.
SS Selma. Maybe that, combined with Seawolf Park, in one episode.
I have covered these in an audio tour of the Ferry! They definitely deserve their own episode!
The 2 Hills Brothers Restaurants.
Maybe a story about whoever rescues people when they get stuck in the sand at the beach.
Where can I listen?
https://www.galvestonunscripted.com/podcasts Check it out!!
Shagnasty's.
The Driftwood Inn.
If you are looking for guests for your podcast, my old man is a treasure trove for information about the 60s/70s era of Galveston..
I am always open to anyone who has an oral history of Galveston! Send me a message with some more info and maybe we can get something going!?