Survey Report: Galveston Historic Sites Inventory, East End, Silk Stocking, and Lost Bayou Neighborhoods

Hardy Heck Moore, Inc.

Executive summary: "This report presents the results of a comprehensive survey of all resources (historic and non‐historic) within the East End, Silk Stocking, and Lost Bayou historic districts in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas (see Figure 1). Both the East End and Silk Stocking historic districts are officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), while the Lost Bayou Historic District has received local landmark status through the City of Galveston’s Preservation Program. The results of the survey provide updated documentation of current conditions in each of the three districts. Due to funding limitations, the survey concentrated on photographing and recording salient physical attributes of every parcel within the three districts. Only a limited amount of analysis was undertaken and the extent of such evaluations reflected the relative architectural significance and level of integrity. The preservation priority ratings (High/Medium/Low) and preliminary NRHP‐eligibility recommendations (Contributing/Non‐contributing) reflect a “first impression” by the survey team and are subject to change pending more in‐depth analysis and completion of research to note exterior alterations and additions, as well as to identify any significant historical associations with important events, trends, or individuals of the past. All resources, regardless of age or condition, were evaluated for NRHP eligibility using the National Register Criteria for Evaluation by professionals meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR 61). Since the survey areas are part of national and locally designated historic districts, the NRHP‐eligibility recommendations classified resources as either “Contributing” or “Non‐contributing” elements within the applicable historic district. The survey confirms the continued NRHP eligibility of the East End and Silk Stocking historic districts and further recommends that the Lost Bayou Historic District is a strong candidate for NRHP listing as a historic district." Funding was provided in part by a 2014 Historic Preservation Fund grant to the City of Galveston (project number TX-14-029) administered by the Texas State Historic Preservation Office (grant number P14AF00158) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Galveston, Texas is a Certified Local Government.

Survey Report: Galveston Historic Sites Inventory, East End, Silk Stocking, and Lost Bayou Neighborhoods

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