Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Homesite of Adolph Dolson
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
1. Homesite of Adolph Dolson Marker
Inscription.
Homesite of Adolph Dolson. . Galveston native Adolph D. Dolson was the son of a Norwegian father and Irish mother who migrated here in the 1860s. An active businessman during the first half of the twentieth century, Dolson served four terms (1943-1950) as Galveston's finance commissioner. He also was a prominent civic and religious leader who received papal honors for service to his community and to the Catholic Church. Dolson and his wife, Catherine (Norris) lived in this home, built in 1907 for Morris and Rachel Wansker, from 1937 until his death in 1950. ,
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986.
Galveston native Adolph D. Dolson was the son of a Norwegian father and Irish mother who migrated here in the 1860s. An active businessman during the first half of the twentieth century, Dolson served four terms (1943-1950) as Galveston's finance commissioner. He also was a prominent civic and religious leader who received papal honors for service to his community and to the Catholic Church. Dolson and his wife, Catherine (Norris) lived in this home, built in 1907 for Morris and Rachel Wansker, from 1937 until his death in 1950.
Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7434.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 29° 18.14′ N, 94° 47.231′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on Sealy Avenue east of 19th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1817 Sealy Ave, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 13, 2024
2. Homesite of Adolph Dolson Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 79 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
