Sydnor-Heidenheimer Building, 1602 Sealy Street, Galveston, Galveston County, TX
Summary
Significance: John Sydnor, original owner of the house, was an important figure in early Galveston history. He was mayor of the city, commission merchant and auctioneer. Sampson Heidenheimer, who later made various changes to the building, was a prominent Galveston merchant. The architect of the present appearance of the building, Nicholas Clayton, was Galveston's foremost professional designer and one of Texas' leading nineteenth century architects.
Survey number: HABS TX-2101
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
galveston, 29.30335, -94.78462
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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