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Mitchell Historic Properties | 7 are now part of the Strand National Historic Landmark District. The Mitchell’s advocacy was augmented by unprecedented invest- ment, to date totaling more than $175 mil- lion, to acquire, rehabilitate and restore more than 20 of the historical structures. Mitchell Historic Properties oversees management of the Mitchell-owned properties which in- clude almost a fourth of all the buildings in Galveston’s Strand district, three hotels, and Pier 21 area along Galveston’s harbor. According to the State of Texas’ Depart- ment of Commerce, Galveston Island is cur- rently the third most popular destination in Texas. Mitchell’s three hotels: The Tremont House, Harbor House, and the century old Hotel Galvez and Spa are popular choic- es for the millions of visitors to the Island. The 1894 Grand Opera House, which Ross credits as both an architectural and acousti- cal masterpiece, retains its cultural signifi- cance in the community and its impressive list of performers. The Mitchell family has astutely interwoven a blend of commercial and residential developments in Galveston’s downtown area that today accommodate community citizens and a variety of business operations. Developments over the years have included retail shops, the Chamber of Commerce offices, law offices, lofts, apart- ments, art galleries, a health spa and a variety of restaurants along the waterfront and in the downtown area. The Galveston of today, which still offers ample opportunity to bask in that history of old, simply would not exist were it not for the contributions and invest- ments of the Mitchell family.