Galveston : playground of the Southwest / W. Dwayne Jones and Jami Durham.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jones, W. Dwayne., Author.

Durham, Jami., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tourism--Texas--Galveston--History--Pictorial works.

Tourism.

Galveston (Tex.)--History--Pictorial works.

Galveston (Tex.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (167 pages) : chiefly illustrations, map.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., [2013]

Summary:

Galveston had adopted the moniker "Playground of the Southwest" by the 1920s. This title noted the city's economic revival following the 1900 hurricane. Galvestonians envisioned a tourism industry largely built around its beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, the tranquil water of Galveston Bay, and a year-round mild climate. Island business leaders also introduced amusement parks, nationally renowned events, and nighttime entertainment venues. By the 1930s, in a waning national economy, Galveston saw the quiet return of more questionable tourist businesses including gambling and prostitution, challenging the concepts of the conventional tourism industry until closed by the Texas Rangers in the 1950s. Later in the 20th century, Galveston Historical Foundation leaders who discovered the economics of heritage tourism began promoting the island's captivating history.

Contents:

Tourism in the 19th century

The Seawall and auto tourism

The Pleasure Pier

Sports and recreation

Bathing beauties

Sea Arama Marineworld

Historic Galveston discovered.

OCLC:

882273557