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Photograph of the facade of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas. Text on the side of the building says "Hotel Grand European Plan." A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, Original facade, showing cupola not replaced after damage by 1900 storm."

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Photograph of the partial ruins of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas after it was destroyed in a hurricane. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says, "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, View of east wall after 1900 storm showing destruction of stage and seating areas."

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Close-up photograph of damage to the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas, following the hurricane in 1900. Text on the back says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, Damage from 1900 storm. View shows one box still in place on south wall (on the left)."

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Photograph of the front and side of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas, with cars parked on the street in front. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, Front and east side shows back wall of stage area (right). Shows restoration of entire structure."

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Photograph of the ornate entrance arch of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas, with "1894 Opera House" carved into the stone, and the box office inside the entryway. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, Restored entrance arch, shows box office."

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Photograph of the box office of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas. Wooden plaques between the windows say "Box Office" and "Open Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sunday Noon-5." A handwritten note and drawing on the front of the photo indicates the proposed location of the historical marker plaque. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, Box Office. Proposed location of plaque."

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Photograph of the interior of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas. The photo is taken facing the stage, with box seats on the walls and several rows of seats visible leading up to the stage and orchestra area. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, Fully restored interior showing stage, curtains, boxes and part of orchestra seating."

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Photograph of the side and upper floors of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, view of west side, upper floors, southwest corner."

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Photograph of the back wall and alleyway behind the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says, "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, Northwest corner (rear)."

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Photograph of the back side of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas, with several doors and metal staircases in the wall. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, North wall, looking east, toward stage end of building."

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Photograph of the side of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas, with cars parked next to it. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, Detail of east wall. Stage structure right. Left section originally hotel now apartments."

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Photograph of the side of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas as seen from the back, looking up the narrow alley. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, View of west side, from rear (NW corner)."

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Photograph of the back and side of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas, with a dumpster and fence near the alleyway. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, West side of building, looking south (toward front)."

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Photograph of the front of the 1894 Grand Opera House, in Galveston, Texas, with the entrance arch and windows visible on the facade. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston County, Present front, south view. Cupola on early structure not replaced after 1900 storm."

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