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  2. Galveston Seawall - Wikipedia

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    The Galveston Seawall is a seawall in Galveston, Texas, that was built after the Galveston hurricane of 1900 for protection from future hurricanes. Construction began in September 1902, and the initial segment was completed on July 29, 1904. From 1904 to 1963, the seawall was extended from 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to over 10 miles (16 km). [2]

  3. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier - Wikipedia

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    Concept art of the park. Pleasure Pier entrance in Galveston, Texas The new Pleasure Pier in 2012.. Features at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier include: [2] [3] Iron Shark — a steel roller coaster constructed by Gerstlauer, [10] a 100 feet (30 m) tall coaster offering four inversions with a back section cantilevering over the water.

  4. USS Flagship Hotel - Wikipedia

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    In 2009, the owner Landry's, Inc., which acquired the hotel from the Galveston Council in 2003 for $500,000, [3] advised the Galveston city planning commission it would demolish the hotel and build an international amusement park on the pier.

  5. 28 Historic Beachside Amusement Parks Across America - AOL

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    This amusement park, originally founded as a trolley park in 1902, is nestled on the shores of Canobie Lake. ... Galveston, Texas. The name might lead you to think this is a vintage business, but ...

  6. Seawall Boulevard - Wikipedia

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    Seawall Boulevard is a major road in Galveston, Texas in the United States. The boulevard is conterminous with Farm to Market Road 3005 south of 61st Street. It runs along the Gulf coast waterfront of the island near the main parts of the city, and is the longest, continuous sidewalk in the United States at 10.3 miles long.

  7. 1900 Storm Memorial - Wikipedia

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    The 1900 Storm Memorial is a bronze sculpture by David Moore (1921–2001), [1] installed along the Galveston Seawall in Galveston, Texas. [2] It was installed in 2000 [ 3 ] and commemorates victims of the 1900 Galveston hurricane .

  8. The Dolphins (sculpture) - Wikipedia

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    The bronze sculpture depicting two dolphins is installed along the Seawall in Galveston, Texas.It is approximately 6 feet tall and has a diameter of approximately 4 feet. A plaque reads: "This Fountain is a Gift / to / The Citizens of Galveston / From / Galveston Foundation, Inc. / 1975 / David W. Moore / Sculptor".

  9. Dollywood, Six Flags? Amusement park season is almost here ...

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    Memphis Kiddie Park in Pepper Pike, Ohio - May 11. Michigan’s Adventure in Muskegon, Mich. - May 24. Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio - March 2. Niagara Amusement Park in Grand Island, N.Y ...