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Today in Galveston History
1885-10-15
Culture / Community
The Colored State Fair of Texas opens in Galveston, a major annual event for the African-American community featuring agricultural exhibits, horse racing, and cultural celebrations.
This article announces the opening of the fair and details its various attractions, from produce and livestock competitions to exciting horse races at the fairgrounds. In the segregated world of the 19th century, the fair was a vital institution. It provided a venue for African-American farmers and artisans to showcase their skills, and it was a major social and cultural gathering that celebrated community achievement and pride.
1925-10-15
Oddity / Culture
A group of treasure hunters claims to have located a buried treasure chest on the west end of the island, supposedly belonging to the pirate Jean Lafitte.
This sensational story, which captured the public's imagination, reported that a treasure-hunting party, using maps and a "radio-like detecting machine," had found a large, iron-bound chest buried in the sand. The legend of Lafitte's buried treasure was a perennial source of fascination for Galvestonians, and this article is a prime example of the romantic folklore and get-rich-quick schemes that have always been part of the island's culture.
1981-10-15
Politics / History
The Galveston City Council agrees to acquire the historic 1889 Broadway Water Works building, saving it from potential demolition and paving the way for its future use.
The city took a crucial step in preserving a key piece of its architectural heritage by acquiring the old waterworks building and its iconic smokestack. The structure, no longer in use, was at risk of being lost. The decision, reported here, reflected a growing commitment within city government to historic preservation and the adaptive reuse of significant historical buildings.
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