Bishop's Palace (Galveston, Texas)
Bishop's Palace | |
Bishop's Palace in 1967 | |
| Location | 1402 Broadway, Galveston, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 29°18′17″N 94°46′55″W / 29.30472°N 94.78194°W |
| Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
| Built | 1887-1892 |
| Architect | Nicholas J. Clayton |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian, Eclectic |
| Website | 1892 Bishop's Palace |
| Part of | East End Historic District (ID75001979) |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000746 |
| RTHL No. | 139 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 25, 1970 |
| Designated NHLDCP | May 11, 1976 |
| Designated CP | May 30, 1975 |
| Designated RTHL | 1967 |
The Bishop's Palace, also known as Gresham's Castle, is an ornate 19,082 square feet (1,772.8 m2) Victorian-style house, located on Broadway and 14th Street in the East End Historic District of Galveston, Texas. The building was designed by Nicholas J. Clayton for Walter Gresham and completed in 1892. The Archidiocese of Galveston purchased the property in 1923 and used it as its headquarters for four decades, after which they opened it up for tours. In 2013, the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) acquired the property. As of 2024, GHF continues to maintain the property and keep it open for public tours.