The Great Storm of 1900
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Ashley and Lanie discuss the Great Storm of 1900 and its impact on Galveston, Texas.
Galveston, Texas is known for beach weekends, ghost tours, seafood, and historic homes — but beneath the charm is one of the darkest chapters in American history. In this episode, Ashley and Lanie tell the story of the Great Storm of 1900, the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history, and explore how the tragedy shaped the island’s history, hauntings, and resilience. Sources: Galveston and Texas History Center / Rosenberg Library (1900 Storm archives and oral histories); National Weather Service Heritage records; National Park Service; American Society of Civil Engineers historical records on the Galveston Seawall; NOAA VLab; Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective; Ghost City Tours; Grand Galvez official ghost tour records; ABC13 Houston; Houstonia Magazine; Visit Galveston. The Library of Congress
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