Appraiser
HUGHES, STEVE W
Credential Certificate Type
Certified General Appraiser
State Credential Number
1322002
Service Areas
•Bacliff,•Dickinson,•Friendswood,•Galveston,•Gilchrist,•High Island,•Hitchcock,•Kemah,•La Marque,•League City.,•Port Bolivar•Santa Fe,•Texas City
About
The 1900 Galveston Hurricane devastated the county, killing an estimated 6000 people on the island alone and numerous others in the rest of the county. The Port of Galveston was closed for a time during reconstruction, but recovery was swift and profound. By 1910, the county's citizens had developed the commission form of government, constructed the seawall, and raised the merit of the whole city.
Investors had worried that the Texas coast was a dangerous place to establish major commercial operations because of the threat of hurricanes, and the 1900 disaster seemed to prove that. Though Galveston rebuilt its port and other major operations quickly, major investment moved inland, largely to Houston. Soon, Houston and Texas City had outpaced Galveston as major ports.
The oil boom in Texas began in 1901, and soon pipelines and refineries were built in Texas City. Industrial growth blossomed, especially during World War II. Galveston's manufacturing sector, however, was more stagnant during the 20th century.
Galveston, traditionally an attractive tourist destination even before the storm, transformed itself into a major, nationally known destination. It was around this time that entrepreneur, power broker and racketeer, Sam Maceo rose to power and transformed the island in what was known as the Free State of Galveston. [7] During this time period, the city was home to many casinos, whorehouses and speakeasies, in addition to becoming a center of culture, economy and nightlife, all due to the free availability of gambling and alcohol. [7] The city's entertainment business spread throughout the county with major casino districts in Kemah and Dickinson enabled by a lax attitude among law enforcement in the county (Houstonians often humorously referred to the Galveston County line as the "Maceo-Dickinson line"). The county prospered as oil fueled Texas City's industrial growth, and wealthy tourists flocked to Galveston and the other entertainment districts.
Investors had worried that the Texas coast was a dangerous place to establish major commercial operations because of the threat of hurricanes, and the 1900 disaster seemed to prove that. Though Galveston rebuilt its port and other major operations quickly, major investment moved inland, largely to Houston. Soon, Houston and Texas City had outpaced Galveston as major ports.
The oil boom in Texas began in 1901, and soon pipelines and refineries were built in Texas City. Industrial growth blossomed, especially during World War II. Galveston's manufacturing sector, however, was more stagnant during the 20th century.
Galveston, traditionally an attractive tourist destination even before the storm, transformed itself into a major, nationally known destination. It was around this time that entrepreneur, power broker and racketeer, Sam Maceo rose to power and transformed the island in what was known as the Free State of Galveston. [7] During this time period, the city was home to many casinos, whorehouses and speakeasies, in addition to becoming a center of culture, economy and nightlife, all due to the free availability of gambling and alcohol. [7] The city's entertainment business spread throughout the county with major casino districts in Kemah and Dickinson enabled by a lax attitude among law enforcement in the county (Houstonians often humorously referred to the Galveston County line as the "Maceo-Dickinson line"). The county prospered as oil fueled Texas City's industrial growth, and wealthy tourists flocked to Galveston and the other entertainment districts.
Address
1802 BROADWAY SUITE 212
City
GALVESTON
State
Texas
ZIP Code
77550
Phone
409-762-8453
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