Bishop's Palace, Galveston, Texas

The Bishop’s Palace is a beautiful stone mansion built on Galveston Island, Texas, in 1892 for a lawyer/railroad magnate named Colonel Walter Gresham. It was designed by Nicholas Clayton and construction started in 1887. Later, the Catholic Church purchased it for use as a Bishop’s residence, hence the name. It is considered one of the top 14 representatives of Victorian homes in the United States.

One of the most interesting details inside the house is the collection of unique, award winning fireplace mantels. It also has details made of rare wood and intricate detail throughout. Of all the houses I’ve visited over the years, across the country, the Bishop’s Palace is the most interesting.