Galveston’s Red Light District: A Historical Perspective on Prostitution

Galveston’s Red Light District: The Line

Galveston’s Red Light District, known as “The Line,” was a neighborhood famous for its brothels and other sex trade businesses. This area became a significant part of the city’s history. Some of the most successful women in Galveston were the madams who ran these brothels. Many of them started as prostitutes but saved their money and eventually rose to prominence.

The Madams of Galveston: From Prostitutes to Prominence

Prostitution in Galveston has a long history, and while it’s illegal in most of the U.S., the city’s Red Light District once thrived. Today, remnants of this past can still be explored through tours and historical accounts.

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