Bishopʻs Palace Poster Virginia Washington

Washington

” Asked if he believed in fairies

Chain of Craters Road was built to the rim of Makaopuhi Crater

despite becoming America’s first national monument in 1906

director of the National Park Service

Bishopʻs Palace Poster Virginia WashingtonDescription 14" x 22" poster Interpretive Copy Completed in 1892, Bishops Palace is considered by architectural historians as one of the most important Victorian mansions in America. This palatial home was commisioned by Colonel Walter Gresham, and designed by Galvestons premier architect Nicholas Clayton. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Galveston purchased the structure in 1923 and it was used as a bishops residence until 1963.