Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Galvan Ballroom
Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2021
1. Galvan Ballroom Marker
Built in 1950
Listed in the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Erected 1950 by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Hispanic Americans • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 27° 47.23′ N, 97° 24.553′ W. Marker is in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County. It is at the intersection of 409 Cape Lookout Dr. (State Highway 544) and 14th Street, on the left when traveling east on 409 Cape Lookout Dr.. The marker is located on the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1632 Agnes Street, Corpus Christi TX 78412, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Galvan Ballroom (a few steps from this marker); Hebrew Rest Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kelsey Memorial Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Antonio E. Garcia (approx. half a mile away); Temple Beth El (approx. 0.6 miles away); Centennial Memorial Museum (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hιctor Pιrez Garcνa, M.D. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Felix Von Blucher (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corpus Christi.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 1, 2021
2. The Galvan Ballroom Marker is on the corner of the building by the entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on August 30, 2023, by Jacqueline Galvan of Corpus Christi, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
