Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Moody Home
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 13, 2012
1. The Moody Home Marker
Family residence, W.L. Moody, Jr, built about 1894, and for many years home of Mr. Moody, prominent financier and philanthropist who established the Moody Foundation.
Late Victorian architecture, said to have been Texas residence built on steel frame. Has magnificent stained glass windows, ornate ceilings, rare hand carved woodwork. A large handsome home, famed for its hospitality.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7534.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 29° 17.951′ N, 94° 47.779′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is at the intersection of Broadway and 27th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2618 Broadway, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Quigg-Baulard Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Wesley Tabernacle United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Galveston Storm of 1900 (about 700 feet away); Texas Heroes Monument
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Other markers no longer nearby. Open Gates (was about 800 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Nicholas J. Clayton (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 13, 2012
2. Detail of window
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 13, 2012
3. Visitor's sign
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 13, 2012
4. The Moody Mansion
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 13, 2012
5. The mansion's grand entrance.
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 13, 2012
6. View of westside
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 13, 2012
7. Rear of building
Photographed by Jim Evans, July 8, 2012
8. The Moody Mansion from East Side
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, February 13, 2012
9. Willis - Moody Mansion
Has been listed in the National Register of Historical Places by the United States Department of the Interior - 1994.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2012, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,002 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 16, 2012, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 8. submitted on July 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 9. submitted on February 16, 2012, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
