James and Bridget Nash House - 2406 Church Street - Galveston, Texas

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The James and Bridget Nash House is located at 2406 Church Street and is is one of the few remaining side-hall townhouses in the Galveston Downtown District. Many buildings in the immediate area reflect the city’s commercial growth from The Strand to Postoffice Street toward Broadway and 25th Street Built in 1875, the Nash House retains a high level of structural and architectural integrity in an area with many altered historic homes and buildings. The home was one of the last properties owned by prominent Irish immigrants and early Galveston residents James and Bridget Nash. James and Bridget arrived in Galveston from Ireland in 1841, when Texas was still an independent republic. In 1842, James opened a small private academy open to both boys and girls and advertised the following in publications around the island: “every attention shall be paid to the moral and literary improvement of children entrusted to his care.” Many successful businessmen of the late 1800s were indebted to Nash for their quality education and superb writing skills. After the death of both James and Bridget, the house was inherited by a son-in-law in 1902, sold, and used as a boarding house and rental home until 1934. Purchased by Greek Immigrants Steve and Irene Safos, who lived in the home with their 3 children. The Family owned the Two Bit Café at 11th and Seawall as well as a liquor store which they used part of the backside of this property as a store which Irene operated. The home stayed in the Safos Family until 1991 and then sold. The home feel into a state of disrepair and was purchased once again in 2019, this time the home was fully renovated to its Galveston heyday glory!The house retains original siding, trim, windows, doors and hardwood floors. The entry way to the home retains the original glazed double doors with a triangular pediment over a glazed rectangular transom surrounded by classic trim. Today, the home has been resurrected as a luxurious boutique B&B where you can spend your next weekend getaway in classic Galveston style Make sure you check out this stunning Galveston beauty at 2406 Church Street!