The Seawall
Built after the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 for protection from future hurricanes, The Galveston Seawall is a seawall in Galveston, Texas. Construction began in September 1902, and the initial segment was completed on July 29, 1904. From 1904 to 1963, the seawall was extended from 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to over 10 miles (16 km).