About this episode

This episode discusses the aftermath of the 1900 Galveston hurricane and the city's recovery efforts.

The devastation of the 1900 Galveston hurricane left thousands dead and a city in ruins — but it also set in motion a remarkable story of recovery and reinvention. As survivors buried their dead and relief poured in, city leaders adopted an entirely new form of government to steer the rebuilding effort.  In this episode, Lindsay is joined by historian Dr. Patricia Bixel, who shares how Galveston rose from the wreckage — constructing a massive seawall and raising the city's own grade to face whatever the Gulf might bring next. Bixel is the co-author, with Elizabeth Hayes Turner, of Galveston and the 1900 Storm: Catastrophe and Catalyst. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Lindsay

Guest: Dr. Patricia Bixel

Topics covered

• natural disaster
• recovery
• historical events
• government
• urban planning

Keywords

• Galveston
• hurricane
• recovery
• seawall
• urban government
• historian
• disaster

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Galveston and the 1900 Storm: Catastrophe and Catalyst

Places: Galveston

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