General Questions
In what month did the Galveston Hurricane strike?
September of 1900
How many lives were lost just on the island?
6000 to 8000 lives
What was the first thing the citizens of Galveston built?
A sea wall or storm wall or surge wall
What city is Spindletop closer to Houston or Beaumont?
Beaumont
What was Galveston's number one export?
Cotton
How was the main bridge to Galveston Island destroyed?
A ship came untied and rammed into the bridge.
How tall is this wall?
From 12 to 16 feet
Who actually discovered the oil at Spindletop? Anthony Lucas or Patillo Higgins
Anthony Lucas
How large was the storm surge?
10-15 feet
What was the original plan to get rid of the dead bodies from the storm?
Put them on a raft and sink it in the gulf.
Sand and dirt was brought in to raise the elevation of the island. How much was it raised?
12-18 feet
How long did Spindletop gush oil when first tapped?
9 days
How long did the 1900 Galveston hurricane last?
About 24 hours
What was the 2nd plan to get rid of the dead bodies?
Burn them on the beach
What percentage of buildings were damaged in Galveston from the hurricane?
100%
What
What is because it was not created at the time
Galveston was the first city in Texas to have electric lights, telephones and......?
...a baseball team.
How many people were shot for looting after the storm?
between 100-150
Today, Galveston is a port of entry for...?
immigrants