Restoring A Piece of History

Houston Couple Find Their Perfect Haven in an Old House By Barbara Canetti • Photography by Anthony Rathbun The renovation and restoration of the corner house in the Lost Bayou historic neighborhood in Galveston was more than a leap of faith. The house truly was a dump, according to everyone who saw it. It sat...

Coast Monthly – Homeowner embraces original design in historic kitchen renovation

By Leslie Watts on April 25, 2015   A back-to-the-future quest was unexpectedly launched when Houston interior designer Dennis McNabb first set sight on the historic home constructed in 1928 for Galveston cotton exporter William Helmbrecht and his wife, Marie. In contrast to those who dream of modernized kitchens and updated outdoor areas, McNabb was...

Galveston Monthly – Remarkable Rescue

STORY AND PHOTOS BY KATHLEEN MACA The history of the McKinney-McDonald House at 926 Winnie, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, echoes the story of Galveston itself. A survivor of the 1900 storm, a devastating fire and abandonment, the house is now experiencing a rebirth. Liberty S. McKinney, a former sea merchant and...

Chuck Morris Coastal Homes wins 3 awards for historical renovations

GALVESTON – Chuck Morris Coastal Homes has added three more awards to its long list of honors for building, renovation and remodeling work. The company was honored with awards from the Texas Association of Builders and the Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) for major renovation work on two homes featured on the 2014 GHF Homes Tour....

Galveston Monthly – A Walk Through Time

1875 Julius and Elizabeth Ruhl House Old meets new in a historic home renovated for modern living. By Donna Gable Hatch The rich legacy of Galveston Island is preserved in numerous, privately owned, historic island homes – and one of its most lovely has recently been restored to its original state. The 1875 Julius and...