Exploring Galveston's Oldest Intact Home | The 1838 Menard Home

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I lived in Galveston, graduated Ball high in 81, moved to Houston, then moved back in 2004, bought a house that was built in 1915. I found all kinds of cool stuff in the attic and walls as I re-stored it. One Item was a letter inviting the owner of the house at the time dated 1919 to a barn party at the Bartons house in Austin ( Barton springs) their grammar would be equivalent to a 5 year old today. Another item was a food menu from a steamship , a ham sandwich was 5 cents. do not know the year.

I lived directly from this house. Decent neighborhood. Born and raised in Galveston. When Ike came My house didn't flood. They have tours to this house every year.

I was married in the Michael B Menard House in 1998. It was absolutely beautiful! At that time the renovation was much more recent. We had the most amazing florist, and catering, all Galveston businesses. It was just lovely and such a cherished memory, and privilege. God Bless Texas and God Bless Galveston ❤

I grew up in Galveston. In 1965 this house was for sale for about $15,000. We looked at it. It needed a LOT of work. The owners were living in it but only using a few rooms. The "sun room" was nice and a couple of bedrooms upstairs. We knew we didn't have the money or the skill to make this house complete. Not long after that the Galveston Garden Society bought it. I don't think they did anything upstairs but did work on the down stairs. In 1966 we moved to the mainland. We've been back afew times. Sooooo different from my childhood.

I've lived in a few apartments partitioned out from old houses in Galveston that had box locks. This was in the early 1970s. I distinctly remember the one that had been painted sort of a sea green, but was not well prepped and half the paint had peeled off. That wasn't the same place that had a gravity fed flush toilet. When people used to say, "pull the chain", they meant exactly that. The tank was as near the ten foot ceiling as possible with a long chain running down to hand height. It had a beautiful carved wooden piece on the end that fit the hand perfectly.

I got married on those grounds, the gazebo is a great spot for a small wedding. We got to explore the house afterwards, it was left unlocked!

Denise was a lot of fun to tour the Menard house with. Thank you!

I was raised on 32nd and P 1/2 and didn't know about this residence until I watched this video tonight. Excellent work, mate! Cheers.

I am also a descendent of a signer, Antonio Navarro who was an uncle living in San Antonio de Bexar. Love the history of this home!

I'm from Santa Fe originally, and grew up going to the beach in Galveston as well as working down there later on. Lots of history, LOTS of ghosts! Thanks for the video!

My older brother tried to convince my uncle to buy it in unrestored condition many years ago for $30,000.

Thanks for the feature on the Menard House!

My husband lived on 01/2. He would always tell a joke that he had to walk a half of block to ‘P’. He graduated Ball High school in 1962. We visited Galveston many times, but he never mentioned this history. It’s a lovely home. He would always tell me about hurricane parties. His family lived in a small frame home near the center of the island. I think he said the only time they left was when Carla came through. He loved living on the island. He said there was always something to do! I miss him and his stories. I’ve only been back once since he passed away. Unfortunately, it’s just not the same without him. Looking forward to more podcasts about the island.

I live in deep southern Illinois and recognized the name Menard immediately. The home I am restoring is 1860 ish and I learn alot from videos. My home has machine cut lathe as opposed to the hand cut lathe featured. Well done and thank you.

I was privileged to visit the Menard House when it was owned by the Burnses.

As I understand, it was August C. Allen (one of the Allen Brothers of Houston) that had back-and-forth ownership of the house with Menard during its early years. John K. Allen died in 1838.

The Stewart Guarantee Title Company was the very first of it's kind in this country. In my early 20's I worked for a title company and then settlement companies on and off for 10 years. I had the pleasure of meeting the then Mr Stewart that had come up to visit those companies who underwrite through them. He was a very down to earth person and could tell some stories! I'll never forget him (this was nearly 40 years ago so I'm quite sure his children or grandchildren now run the company).

So cool! Our home was built in 1835! We're remodeling now!! ❤❤❤

I was wondering how old those trees were, absolutely love old trees! New construction always loves a clean slate sadly so trees are always young.