Galveston Historic Overnights: The Educator's Townhouse

Built in 1875 by James Nash.

Credit: Courtesy of owner.

About the Original Owners

Pictured: Nash's School Opening Announcement
Credit: Civilian And Galveston City Gazette, March 4, 1843

A Coed Academy

After the Death of James Nash

The property can be seen in the lower left portion of this 1871 map, depicting a side gable building with a covered porch or canopy on the southern elevation.
Credit: 1871 Bird’s Eye View Map of Galveston, public domain.

The Safos Family

A Thorny Tale About the Two Bits Café

"Two local juvenile boys who attempted to burglarize a beach-front cafe Thursday morning were 'trapped' by the burs. Detective Walter J. Lacy gave chase after the two fifteen-year-olds broke the rear window...

About the House

Architecture and Original Elements

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Author

Mallory Laurel

Special Projects Coordinator