Galveston, TEXAS - Beachfront - 1832

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Galveston, TEXAS - Beachfront - 1832:  Galveston is a coastal resort city and port off the Southeast Texas coast on Galveston Island and Pelican Island in the U.S. state of Texas. The community of 209.3 square miles (542 km2), with a population of 47,743 in 2010, is the county seat of surrounding Galveston County and second-largest municipality in the county.  It was devastated by the unexpected Galveston Hurricane of 1900, whose effects included massive flooding and a storm surge which nearly wiped out the town. The natural disaster on the exposed barrier island is still ranked today as the deadliest in United States history, with an estimated death toll of 6,000 to 12,000 people.  This Linen Era postcard, published in 1932, is in good condition.  Genuine Curteich-Chicago.  “C.T. Art Colortone”. No.  2A-H289.  Galveston News Co.  Galveston, Tx.  No. 136.