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  2. Moody Mansion - Wikipedia

    • Moody Mansion is a historic Romanesque mansion in Galveston, Texas, built in 1895 by Narcissa Willis and later owned by William Lewis Moody, Jr. The mansion is a museum and a wedding venue, and has survived several hurricanes. See more

    Overview

    The Moody Mansion, also known as the Willis-Moody Mansion, is a historic residential building in See more

    Construction and history

    The mansion was commissioned by Galveston socialite Narcissa Willis in 1893. Throughout her life, Willis had asked her husband, entrepreneur and cotton broker Richard S. Willis, to build a grand home. Willis demu… See more

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    Location2618 Broadway Ave. · Galveston, Texas
    Arealess than one acre
    Built1893
    ArchitectWilliam H. Tyndall
    Layout

    The home has thirty-one rooms and five bathrooms. Tyndall incorporated many technological advances of the period including a one-passenger elevator, a dumbwaiter, speaking tubes in the pantry for commu… See more

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  1. The home is named for William Lewis Moody, Jr., an American financier and entrepreneur in the cotton business who bought the home from Galveston socialite Narcissa Willis. The mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1994. Tours are offered, and the facilities can be rented out for weddings and other events.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moody_Mansion
    The mansion, built between 1893 and 1895 for Mrs. Richard S. Willis by Galveston architect William Tyndall, is in the eclectic tradition of the late nineteenth century, mixing the influence of the Richardsonian Romanesque with the Beaux Arts as adapted for the Texas Gulf Coast.
    www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/moody-mans…
    W.L Moody Jr. bought the Galveston Broadway mansion from the heirs of the original owners soon after the Great Galveston Storm of September 8, 1900. It was designed by British architect William H. Tyndall and decorated by the world-famous interior design firm of Pottier & Stymus of New York.
    It was designed by British architect William H. Tyndall and decorated by the world-famous interior design firm of Pottier & Stymus of New York. The house remained home for Moody family members until 1983, when Hurricane Alicia caused major damage. After extensive repair and restoration, Moody Manion opened as a house museum in 1991.
    www.galvestonhistory.org/sites/1895-moody-mansion
    Restored to its turn of the century splendor, the 28,000 square-foot, four-story Moody Mansion was completed in 1895. Today, guests of the home visit 20 rooms on a tour that depicts the home life of a powerful Texas family. The Moodys established one of the great American financial empires.
    www.galveston.com/whattodo/arts/museums/mood…
     
  2. Moody Mansion | Galveston Historic Tour

    WEBVisit the restored 1895 mansion of a powerful Texas family and learn about their history and legacy. Explore 20 rooms with original furnishings and personal effects, and enjoy guided or self-guided tours.

     
  3. 1895 Moody Mansion - Galveston Historical Foundation

    WEBLearn about the history and legacy of the Moody family and their 28,000 square-foot mansion on Broadway. Built in 1895, the house was restored after Hurricane Alicia and is now a house museum with 20 rooms of …

  4. Moody Mansion - Discover the History of the Moody …

    WEBVisit the Moody Mansion, a four-story, 28,000-square-foot mansion built in 1895 by W.L. Moody Jr. after the devastating 1900 storm. Learn about the Moody family's life, legacy, and collection of cars, portraits, and …

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  6. Galveston Museum | Moody Mansion | Texas History

    WEBTour the restored historic home of the Moody family, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. Learn about the women of Moody Mansion, see their original …

  7. The Moody Family and Moody Mansion - Galveston.com

    WEBMar 28, 2020 · The Moody family was, and remains, prominent members of the Galveston community. The 1895 Moody Mansion offers a glimpse of what life was like in the island before and just after the 1900 storm. To …

  8. Willis-Moody Mansion, Galveston Texas - Historic …

    WEBApr 14, 2024 · The Willis-Moody Mansion is a 4-story Richardsonian Romanesque building built between 1893 and 1895. The asymmetrical facade employs many elements of this style, such as rounded arches, …

  9. Moody Mansion - National Trust for Historic Preservation

    WEBListed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Richardsonian Romanesque mansion was designed by English-born architect William H. Tyndall and completed in 1895, with interiors by the prominent New …

  10. 1895 Moody Mansion - Galveston.com

    WEBRestored to its turn of the century splendor, the 28,000 square-foot, four-story Moody Mansion was completed in 1895. Today, guests of the home visit 20 rooms on a tour that depicts the home life of a powerful Texas …

  11. Moody Mansion and Museum (Narcissa Worsham …

    WEBThe house that Magnolia Willis Sealy's widowed aunt, Narcissa Worsham Willis, built just after Narcissa Willis's husband's death in 1892 speaks of the phenomenon of competitive mansion-building along the

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  15. Moody Mansion - All You Need to Know BEFORE …

    WEBVisit the 1895 Moody Mansion, a restored four-story home of a powerful Texas family. Learn about their history and collections through self-guided audio tours, behind-the-scenes tours, or guided tours.

  16. 1895 Moody Mansion - Galveston Historical Foundation

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