<P> The last reported survivor of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, Mrs. Maude Conic of Wharton, Texas, died November 14, 2004, at the claimed age of 116, although the 1910 census and other records indicate she was younger than that . </P> <P> In historiography, the hurricane and the rebuilding afterward divide what is known as the Golden Era (1875--1900) from the Open Era (1920--1957) of Galveston . The most important long - term impact of the hurricane was to confirm fears that Galveston was a dangerous place to make major investments in shipping and manufacturing operations; the economy of the Golden Era was no longer possible as investors fled . In 1920, Prohibition and tax law enforcement opened up new opportunities for criminal enterprises related to gambling and bootlegging in the city . Galveston rapidly became a prime resort destination enabled by the open vice businesses on the island . This new entertainment - based economy brought decades - long prosperity to the island . </P> <P> The Galveston Historical Foundation maintains the Texas Seaport Museum at Pier 21 in the port of Galveston . Included in the museum is a documentary titled The Great Storm, that gives a recounting of the 1900 hurricane . </P> <Ul> <Li> St. Lucas Terrace - 80 bodies were found under the ruins after this photograph was made </Li> <Li> Floating wreckage near Texas City--typical scene for miles along the water front </Li> <Li> Carrying out bodies just removed from the wreckage, Galveston </Li> <Li> Relief party working at Ave P and Tremont St </Li> <Li> Twisted house </Li> <Li> <P> Template: The only remaining house near the beach for miles, Galveston, Texas </P> </Li> <Li> Wrecked Segregated High School building </Li> <Li> St Patrick's Church </Li> </Ul>

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