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1886 – Galveston, TX

1/9/18 21 Comments
Posted on OHD: 1/9/18. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.
National Register Property

1814 Sealy St, Galveston, TX 77550

This grand old home is in need of TLC, the Jacob S. Bernheim house, built in 1886 is an expansive three-bay-wide Southern town house, surrounded on two sides by a double-level gallery supported on paired posts which are detailed to contrast with rather than repeat with each other. Built for the dry-goods merchant Jacob S. Bernheim, it exhibits such features as scrolled architraves above first & second floor windows that appear in house by Alfred Muller. Parquet floors, walk through windows, arches, high ceilings and fireplaces add to its charm. A separate guest quarters is a diamond in the rough. Located on lovely Sealy Street in the East end Historic district had recently been home to the caretaker in a separate apartment however easily converted back to its one family grandeur. Off street parking off of alley. Floor Plan is in Docs This home is located in East End Historic district so design guidelines apply. Please contact City of Galveston Planning department with questions.
5 Bed ∙ 3 Bath ∙ 4,238 Sq Ft
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