Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Eugenia & George Sealy Pavilion
Photographed By Jim Evans, June 9, 2012
1. The Eugenia & George Sealy Pavilion Marker
Service to the community by the late George Sealy (1880-1944), Galveston financier and civic leader, and his wife Eugenia (1901-1987) was commemorated by the dedication of this pavilion in their memory. The pavilion is a gift to the people of Galveston from their three children, Mrs. Eugenia Sealy Cross of Marion, N.C., George Sealy III of Houston, and Lane T. Sealy of San AntonioGeorge Sealy was president of the Galveston Wharf Company at the time of his death, and Eugenia was a civic leader in Galveston during the World War II years and took part in her husband's many civic activities. Through his love of flowers Mr. Sealy did much to beautify the City of Galveston and to publicize the city as the "Oleander City." He was among those largely responsible for the beautification of the Broadway and 25th Street esplanades.
Dedicated September 28, 1988.
Janice R. Coggeshall, Mayor
Erected 1988 by City of Galveston.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1820.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ashton Villa, 1859 (within shouting distance of this marker); Al Edwards / Juneteenth Celebration (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rosenberg Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church of Galveston (about 400 feet away); Original Oleander Planting in Galveston (about 500 feet away); J.F. Smith House (about 600 feet away); Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue (about 700 feet away); The Galveston Movement (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.
Photographed By Jim Evans, June 9, 2012
2. The Eugenia & George Sealy Pavilion
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 746 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
