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Schumann Cottage Landmark Designation

Galveston

Description

Designation of the 1901 historic Schumann Cottage as a Galveston Landmark to encourage preservation and provide tax relief.

Impact summary

Encourages historic preservation while granting tax relief for the property owner.

Applicant

Name: C. Gorman
Address: 1220 Avenue M 1/2See this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · City Council

Approved

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Sep 17, 2026Approved

City Council - Sep 17, 2026

Designation of the 1901 historic Schumann Cottage as a Galveston Landmark to encourage preservation and provide tax relief.

Related issues (1)

Galveston Landmark Designation

A property owner is seeking permission to replace second-floor windows on a historic building. The commission must balance modern energy efficiency and repair needs with strict historic preservation guidelines.

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