Bishop's Palace
A stone Victorian castle-style mansion completed in 1892, considered one of the finest Victorian homes in the United States, that survived the 1900 storm.
Bishop’s Palace was originally called Gresham House. Lawyer Walter Gresham had it built between 1887 and 1892, designed by architect Nicholas Clayton. Its exterior is built of granite, limestone and red sandstone, and inside you’ll find finely carved oak staircases, stained glass and fireplaces imported from around the world. During the 1900 hurricane it was one of the few buildings left intact. It later became the residence of the Catholic bishop, which gave it its current name. The house is managed by the Galveston Historical Foundation. A self-guided audio tour is available (about US$17 for adults), and a paid “behind the scenes” tour of the basement and attic is also offered. The house is at 1402 Broadway, in the East End Historic District.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- East End Historic District
- Galveston Seawall & Seawall Boulevard
- The Bryan Museum
- The Grand 1894 Opera House
- Ashton Villa
- Hotel Galvez
- Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum
- The Strand Historic District