SmugMug Photo & Video Sharing. You look better here. : November 15, 2009 - "Dusk At Murdochs Breezeway" Murdochs on the Galveston Island was destroyed by Hurricane Ike. The buildings have been completely rebuilt. The structure consists of a large souvenir shop and a restaurant. The souvenir side just recently opened and I could still smell the fresh paint. Excerpts From http://www.galveston.com/murdochsbathhouse/ Murdoch’s Bathhouse is one of Galveston’s most historic locations. Originally built in the late 1800’s, the wood structure was constructed directly on the sand. Without the protection of a Seawall , the 1900 storm destroyed the bathhouse. Although the structure was rebuilt in 1901, the storms of 1909 and 1915 were so violent, that reconstruction was required after each. ..........In 1910, Mr. William J. Guyette Sr. opened Guyette Gift Shop inside Murdoch’s. He knew that with so many visitors coming to Galveston Island, a shop that offered these visitors souvenirs, shells and trinkets, would be a great idea. .........In 2005, the family connected the existing piers with a breezeway and porch overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Since the State of Texas, will not allow anymore piers to be built, it stands on some of the original piling that once held Murdoch's Bathhouse. ........In 2008, Hurricane Ike destroyed Murdochs, and in 2009, miraculously, a brand new, sparkling Murdochs returned in its place.

photo pages: 1 2 3 >

< 1 of 23 >

December 2, 2009 Photo of the Day -- Fair

Photo by: nightpixels • see photo in gallery

Camera: Canon (Canon Eos 5d Mark Ii) |

More details: exif |

Original size: 1000px x 800px |

Current: 375px x 300px |

Other sizes: Small • M • L • O • save photo |

Keywords: fair

photo pages: 1 2 3 >

< 1 of 23 >

Name: Email: Link:

Rating: stars

To foil spammers, enter this code: