Step back in time and explore the fascinating mob history of Galveston Island. Discover the glamorous era of world-class entertainers, casinos, and the infamous mob rules that governed the island.
Step back in time and explore the fascinating mob history of Galveston Island. Discover the glamorous era of world-class entertainers, casinos, and the infamous mob rules that governed the island.
- Antique Warehouse - Originally established as the Oleander Hotel in 1913, this location was listed in the Green Book as a safe haven during the Jim Crow era in the South. It served as a welcoming stop for African American travelers on their way to Galveston.
- Maceo Spice & Import Company - The birthplace of the Mace Empire, this site was…
- Antique Warehouse - Originally established as the Oleander Hotel in 1913, this location was listed in the Green Book as a safe haven during the Jim Crow era in the South. It served as a welcoming stop for African American travelers on their way to Galveston.
- Maceo Spice & Import Company - The birthplace of the Mace Empire, this site was originally Sam and Rosarrio’s first barber shop, where they discreetly provided wine and spirits to their eager guests.
- Island Carriages - Once the residence of Molly Waters, this is one of the island’s most renowned houses. Molly, Galveston’s most notorious Madam, retired as a millionaire. The house is currently undergoing restoration.
- Galveston Railroad Museum - During the peak of the Red Light district, the railroad brought in 40,000 men daily, all in search of companionship.
- Experienced Tour Guide
- Experienced Tour Guide
Travel back to a period when the mafia ruled Galveston, and their patrons were valued like kin. Crossing the bridge, you entered ‘The Free State of Galveston,’ a place governed solely by mob law. The luminaries of the time were top-tier performers invited to entertain in the casinos, such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin. Everyone was living their own version of a ‘Vegas Dream,’ right in Galveston.
Travel back to a period when the mafia ruled Galveston, and their patrons were valued like kin. Crossing the bridge, you entered ‘The Free State of Galveston,’ a place governed solely by mob law. The luminaries of the time were top-tier performers invited to entertain in the casinos, such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin. Everyone was living their own version of a ‘Vegas Dream,’ right in Galveston.
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