The Galveston Grade Raising

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I take a look at how Galveston lifted itself from the sea after the nation's deadliest natural disaster, the 1900 storm. The Galveston Grade Raising is one of the most monumental civil engineering projects in Texas, and many Galvestonians take it for granted every day.
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[@MeadowDay]

All the amazing work these men did all those years ago…the skill, vision and determination to save their city. Awesome report.

[@trisha3398]

What an awesome video. Production on the channel keeps getting better. Keep up the great work!

[@galvestonunscripted]

Thank you so much!!

[@catejayniemcnabbbarrett929]

Your presentation of the Galveston 1900 Storm is the best I’ve ever heard and watched. You do a remarkable work in Galveston Unscripted. Thank you.

[@aaronschindewolf6659]

Great video! It's great how you were able to tie in some of your earlier videos into this one.

[@galvestonunscripted]

Yes! I am very happy to be able to pull from older videos to add more context and detail!

[@marcweiss3519]

Did not know about the Borden Oak. As always, JR, thank you sooo much for your gifts to The Island!

[@joejanczak3014]

We are happy that the sea level hasn't risen since the seawall was built. Just look at the old photos and compare to today.

[@TexRenner]

This answered a lot of questions for me. Thanks!

[@galvestonunscripted]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielaguilar796]

Great video 👍 thanks

[@galvestonunscripted]

Thanks!!

[@sandrarinard2323]

Wow interesting history. Thank you.

[@galvestonunscripted]

Thanks for watching!!

[@stephenburns3678]

Through research.
Great video.
Thank you.

[@chriscolvert5357]

Big fan of the channel.

[@galvestonunscripted]

Thanks for supporting!!!

[@DBMIAMI.]

Good video. In South Florida at 3 feet above sea level, we just build miles of taller buildings on barrier islands and throw hurricane parties before the storms arrive.

[@jolo88671]

Great video!

[@user-qi1js9zc1f]

The one picture that I’ve seen over and over all my life was the raising of the Hotel Galvez

[@galvestonunscripted]

The Galvez was built in 1911, just after/during the grade raising. So, not quite raised, just built on top of the new grade!

[@mbaktari8194]

ALSO, half a mile from along shoreline. We're better build NON CONTINUOUS SEA WAVE BREAKERS with LIFE SEA SHELLs, like oysters and clams, with zig zag placement to tame down beach erosion and clean the water

[@MeadowDay]

Good thought…could start a whole new industry there as well as protection.

[@aquarianfirehorse667]

Like what I said, after watching Patrick i came here straight

[@galvestonunscripted]

Thanks man!! I appreciate you!

[@Nancy-cf4oq]

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