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The Carr Mansion
Galveston, Texas, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
Lewis W. Carr built this Greek Revival house in 1866, on land bought from E. B. Nichols, while Galveston was in its first boom. Austin investor Clay Carter's group bought the estate in 2017, gave the bedrooms the names of people who had lived there, and opened the mansion for lodging and events in the summer of 2018.
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: East End
- Architect: Nicholas Clayton
- Interiors: Shannon Eddings
About The Carr Mansion
- Lewis W. Carr built the Greek Revival house in 1866, on land bought from E. B. Nichols, during Galveston's first boom.
- Austin investor Clay Carter's group bought the estate in 2017.
- The bedrooms are named for people who lived in the house, and it opened for lodging and events in the summer of 2018.
Experiences
- On-location photography — The property is offered as a backdrop for portraits, boudoir, bridal, family, maternity and commercial or product shoots.
Amenities
- Custom small-scale appetizers and drink plans
- Freedom to choose caterers, bartenders, and third-party vendors
- On-location photography backdrop with natural light
- Morning coffee overlooking backyard greenery (guest review)
- Weddings
- Special events and corporate retreats
- On-location photography for portraits and commercial shoots
- Tours by appointment
- Carriage House
- The Pub (former dining room)
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
Open The Carr Mansion in the atlas for live weekend rates, photos, and the full folio.
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