Is Galveston Finished? (Bolivar Peninsula, Winnie: fit in, sale, rentals)

[Zhang Fei]

Originally Posted by kame

It was the Japanese that bombed Pearl Harbor

Well, we lost 3/4 of our dead fighting the Germans, and killed a heck of a lot more Germans than Japanese during WWII. The Germans musta been the ones who attacked Pearl Harbor.

[BamaTex]

I can't believe how many ignorant movie people are on this board. Animal House. Go rent it!

[atxcio]

Perhaps this will be the catalyst that brings gambling to Texas. Legalize it on the coastal islands, and Galveston will be rebuilt in a matter of weeks...

[cobolt]

Galveston will live on.
Texas will rise up.
Belushi rules.
Why do I feel so bi-polar on this thread?

[jimboburnsy]

Originally Posted by kame

It was the Japanese that bombed Pearl Harbor

Originally Posted by Newk

Wow, did you really say that the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Holy Movie Ignorance, Batman!!!

HA!! Just when you thought that I was more ignorant than YOU!!

[texas7]

Galveston will be back because despite the risks, people will always desire to live on the waterfront. The homes that survived were the newer homes with the newer building codes and codes will most likely become even more strict. Those older homes, some in good shape and others dilapidated on stilts were swept away. But, I think they'll come back as NOLA is (for the wealthy). Those older homes were in some families for years. Even if the price inflates - Galveston was (and will be again) booming because it will still be some of the cheapest waterfront real estate available for people. Does anyone know for sure how some of the new luxury hi-rises near east beach did?

[buffy888]

Originally Posted by momof2dfw

Tillman Fertitta has been sinking BIG BUCKS into Galveston for several years. He bought The Flagship Hotel (hit pretty hard) several years ago but the lease was still intact w/ that person NOT taking very good care of the place. He bought The Balinese as well and had GRAND plans for it. He also built the VERY NICE Convention Center on Seawall next to his other properties: The San Luis, The Hilton, The Rainforest Cafe, etc. One of the other new properties on The Island is Palisade Palms (Palisade Palms). A VERY NICE and high dollar property that has been selling well.

Ahh, a Daddy Tillman fan. I see you are from Dallas, home to Anthony and Mary. I was a manager for Tillman's dad for several years - such different personalities deep down! When did Tillman buy the Balinese??? Must have been amazingly recent since a lawyer bought it around 2000 or 2001 - can't remember exactly - just remember the excitement some had when they started to see activity there. The Fertittas were certainly involved with the Balinese Room in the past - I heard some fun family stories. The destruction of the Balinese has been heartbreaking for many.

Originally Posted by Xcaped NOLA

It will recover, but unless your wealthy, why would you keep rebuilding property that will get washed away every 5 years or so. I mean its their choice to live there, but its a traumatic experience to lose everything and then rebuild and face those same circumstances everytime hurricane season approaches.

Property in Galveston doesn't get washed away every 5 years - not even close. Having lived in Galveston for about 6 years and knowing many people who still live there, I have some issues with the island, but it is fairly economical for those who want to leave in a beach town (not necessarily for those who want beachfront property, but with the island being so narrow, no one is amazing far from the water if they really want to get there). While devastating to many right now, I think things overall will turn out for the less-wealthy of the island (at least the less-wealthy homeowners who had insurance). Run-down homes may end up being rebuilt better than ever. Some people will milk FEMA for everything they can get - heck, many people on the island did that when Rita came through even though they really didn't get much, if any, damage.

[I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA]

Does anyone know if the Bishops Palace got any damage? I remember hearing that during the 1900 storm that's where a lot of people road out the storm. And what about the Moody Mansion? Just wondering how they held up during Ike.

[atxcio]

Texas Association of Museums has updates on Bishop's Palace and Moody Mansion:

Ike Updates: Texas Association of Museums (TAM)

[flo2900]

Originally Posted by jimboburnsy

Finished? Was America finished when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Galveston wasn't finished after the 1900 storm, which was probably the worst natural disaster in American history. New Orleans makes even less sense but people are trying to fix it and move back in. This probably means that Fertitta is going to have a field day (if he can get a loan, anyway).

germans?