This 20,000 sqft home was built for Walter and Josephine Gresham and their 9 children.
Walter and Josephine came to Galveston from Virginia following his service in the Civil War.
Mr. Gresham was an attorney and entrepreneur. He was a founder of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad, eventually working to bring about the merger of the Santa Fe with the Atchison and Topeka Railroad. He also served in the Texas Legislature.
More interesting information about the magnificent grand homes and other buildings of Galveston can be found at http://www.galvestonhistory.org/1892_bishops_palace.asp
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