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Raising The Grade: Galveston Island Is Rebuilt

The Great Hurricane of 1900 that struck Galveston Island on the 8th of September impacted many lives and families.  The population of Galveston in the 1900 Census was nearly 38,000.  The loss of life from the storm is estimated at … Continue reading

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