Galveston, once known as the Wall Street of the Southwest, held the titles of the most populous and economically influential city in Texas before the rise of Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. Its strategic location along the Gulf Coast and bustling port propelled Galveston's remarkable prosperity from the mid-19th century to 1900. Despite the devastating impact of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 and subsequent decline, the city's historic district, the Strand, underwent a renaissance in the 1970s, preserving its Victorian-era buildings and attracting tourists from around the world to experience the charm of Galveston's renowned business center.

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