Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 148, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 16, 1912 Page: 58 of 85
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ALVESTON, of all the cities on the American con-
(( €L-t tinen.t, has ample reason for entertaining a feeling of
vV 1 1 pride in the splendid exhibitions of affection made by
those who, at one time or another,, claimed Galveston
as their home, and who, in recognition of their fond attachment
for the city, left the people such splendid and substantial evi-
dences of their good will in the educational institutions, the
church buildings, monuments and other edifices that add beauty
to the prominent streets of the Oleander City. Any stranger
viewing the sights of Galveston and seeking the story of some
public building, a drinking fountain, a monument or a church,
would have his answer coupled with the name of some man or
woman who, while among the living, worked shoulder to
shoulder with those of his fellow citizens engaged in pushing
Galveston to the high commercial and social position now
occupied.
It would seem that rare wisdom had been exercised in the
distribution of these numerous bequests, no evidence of narrow-
ness, or class, or sect limitations—only broad-gauge affection
marks the many benefactions Galveston now enjoys because a
number of great hearted men and women had lived and learned
to love the spot with a love that lasted beyond the grave.
This spirit of brotherliness has done more than bring moral,
ALVESTON is one of the most delightful cities of
(( Czp. residence in America and the people are among the
Vv_l j best contented and happiest of any land. There is a
charm about the place, to those who have made it their
home for a sufficient length of time to become permanent resi-
dents, that is deep seated and lasting. As a place of residence
it grows on one and the longer a person resides here the better
they like it. No matter where Galvestonians may roam, they
are generally willing, and frequently anxious, to return to the
old place and make it their permanent home.
. The Galveston people are justly proud of their broad, right
angle residence streets and avenues, many of them lined on both
sides, and sometimes in a central esplanade, with continuous
hedges of pink and white oleanders and plants; many of these
beautiful thoroughfares are paved or shelled and bordered by
luxurious homes and cozy cottages nestled among, bowers of
roses and other flowering plants and shrubs of almost tropical
gorgeousness.
The unusual compactness of the place brings the delights of
surf bathing in the gulf and the pleasures of cruising on the bay
within a few brief moments of the portals of the home. Thus
here, as in no other American city, can these comforts and
pleasures be found and enjoyed within a few blocks of the com-
mercial markets of the world and the heavy business trans-
actions of a great mart.
Here is the original ideal commission form of government of
a city, generously provided with churches of all denominations
and schools of the highest order, all of which lend immeasurably
to Galveston’s desirability as a home place. A combination
of favorable conditions in a naturally dry soil, a large propor-
tion of sunshine and an almost constant sea breeze make the
city one of the most healthy to be found in the entire country.
These attractions, and many others that can be named, are
bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors within Galveston’s
gates annually, thus adding the spice of variety to the local
social environment, which appeals to many residents and to the
visitors themselves in a large measure.
Social, literary and religious associations' for both sexes
are here in full measure to the wishes of the people, and fra-
ternal, trade and business organizations of a high order are
ample for every demand of a cosmopolitan people.
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GALVESTON TRIBUNK
THE OLD WAY.
VOL. XXXII. GALVESTON TRIBUNE: MAI 16, 1912. NO. ]46.
THE NEW WAY.
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Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 32, No. 148, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 16, 1912, newspaper, May 16, 1912; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth871897/m1/58/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting San Jacinto Museum of History.