Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Eiband's
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
1. Eiband's Marker
circa 1870
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 29° 18.269′ N, 94° 47.539′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on 22nd Street south of Postoffice Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 511 22nd St, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Pix Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Scottish Rite Masonry (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); United States National Bank Building (about 400 feet away); William Lewis Moody, Jr. (about 500 feet away); 1894 Grand Opera House (about 500 feet away); St. Mary's Cathedral (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.
Regarding Eiband's.
this page online
Eiband's is the oldest continuing business in its original location in downtown Galveston. The building and the business are landmarks to Galvestonians. Firm was formed by Henry A. Eiband, Henry Garbade, and Thomas McCrea; formally opened in September 1895 as Garbade, Eiband, & Co., in small building at present site. In 1914, they acquired all buildings on three lots, consolidated and remodeled them along with addition of fourth floor. Original core of building dates from 1870. Business split in 1922, at which time Garbade received the building and Eiband became owner of the business.
The department store closed in 1992. The building has since been converted into condominiums.
Also see . . .
1. Eiband's (PDF). National Register nomination for the building, which was listed as part of the Galveston Central Business District in 1984. (Prepared by Ellen Beasley, Galveston Historical Foundation; via National Archives) (Submitted on April 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Central Business District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which includes the Eiband's building and was listed in 1984. (Prepared by Ellen Beasley, Galveston Historical Foundation; via National
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
2. Eiband's Marker
3. Eibands Luxury Condominiums. Home page for the building includes a brief history, archive photographs and news clippings of the well-known Galveston department store. (Submitted on April 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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3. Eiband's Building
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
