From the cupola at the Samuel May Williams House, it's said that Sam could see his merchant ships coming into port and tell what they were carrying by the flags they had raised. He could then meet them at the wharf and sell the merchandise. Although impressive, the view in his time must have been much better because the island was lower (before the Seawall was constructed and the island was raised) and because there were few houses built in that area of town in the early years of Galveston. The cupola decking will get a new covering and rotten ballustrades and rails are being replaced during GHF's renovations.
On Saturday, February 23rd, GHF held a Stewardship Day at the house to remove carpet, move the furniture into storage and to prune the landscaping. It was a successful morning and a huge help in getting the house ready to turn over to the contractor for the interior work to begin.
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