National Register Listing

Pix Building

2128 Postoffice St., Galveston, TX

One of oldest (pre-Civil War) commercial buildings remaining in Galveston, and oldest in downtown Mall; built by Charles Hodgsen Pix, an English merchant who came to Galveston in the early period; started business on Strand as Pix and Burney, Shipbrokers. In 1858-59, Pix built this building and maintained business at the location through the 1896-97 City Directory. Served as the location of Galveston Tribune, 1906-1924. Michael's Jewelry was first listed at this address in the 1938 directory.

The building is distinguished by age and architectural simplicity. Serves as an anchor to this corner of mall.

Local significance of the building:
Architecture

Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

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