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Commission approves landmark nomination for 2528 Post Office, a house tied to Galveston’s historic red‑light district
Summary
The Galveston Landmark Commission voted unanimously to recommend landmark designation for a wood‑frame house at 2528 Post Office associated in historic records with brothel keeper Molly Walters; the request now goes to City Council for final action.
The Galveston Landmark Commission voted to approve a request to designate the house at 2528 Post Office as a Galveston landmark and forward the nomination to City Council for a final decision.
Staff said the house, completed in 1886 and commonly called the Molly Walters house, is significant for its architecture and its documented association with Galveston’s late‑19th and early‑20th century red‑light district. Daniel, a historic preservation staff member, told commissioners that historic evaluation is “content neutral” and that “it is our duty…
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