League-Kempner House, Galveston

One of the last remaining grand mansions on Broadway St., The League-Kempner House was designed by noted architect, Nicholas Clayton, the house was commissions by real estate developer John Charles League in 1892 and built the following year.  Purchased by Kempner matriarch Eliza in 1918, the house was expanded and modified to meet the needs of her family and remained in the Kempner family until 1972.  After years of neglect, the house was in such bad condition that is was named to the 2021 Galveston Historic Foundation's Heritage At Risk List.  Purchased by Janie Mitcham in January 2020, a massive amount of work was undertaken to stabilize the structure.  Inspired by the significance of the house, Ms. Mitcham set up a 501c3 nonprofit to take ownership, so that the house could be authentically restored and opened to the public. 

Donations accepted through our website  https://www.leaguekempnerhouse.org/