The circa 1859 Henry Rosenberg House was built by one of 19th-century Galveston's most prominent business leaders. First occupied by Henry and Letitia Rosenberg in January 1860, the handsome residence was constructed in a graceful Italianate style that combined innovative design and understated elegance.
In addition to a sitting room, a parlor and a dining room on the first level, there was a large kitchen attached to the main house. An impressive staircase with burled posts led to the second floor, where family members could enjoy the privacy of several large bedrooms and the luxury of an indoor bathroom.
Following the death of Henry Rosenberg in 1893 and his second wife, Mollie, in 1917, the home suffered several decades of neglect, functioning as an apartment house and a funeral home before being purchased by The Sealy & Smith Foundation and donated to UTMB in 1989. Following extensive restoration, it served as a meeting and hospitality facility for the university until closed again after being damaged during Hurricane Ike.
1306 Market St.
Building # 49