FJ Designs The Cat’s Meow Village – 1996 Galveston Series, Sacred Heart Church (#1962); condition is “new”. The Cat’s Meow Club mascot, Casper, is sitting on the front steps.According to Cat’s Meow Collector’s Club catalog about this series in general: “In the mid 1800’s, Galveston was known as the “Queen City” of Texas and prospered as the major port of trade for the state. On September 8, 1900, a hurricane and tidal wave created one of the most deadly disasters in U.S. history. Houston took over as the port city of Texas and Galveston slowly started rebuilding.”About this piece in particular, the Club catalog continues: “The design of the Sacred Heart Church is said to be based on a chapel in Spain built by the Moors. The brilliant white church supports a dome 100 feet high.”Excellent condition, in original Cat’s Meow wax paper bag, never displayed. Smoke-free home and in storage for the last 20+ years. Series introduced April 1, 1996, retired December 31, 2001; this piece has copyright 1996 and “signed” Faline ’96.Eagle-eyed collectors will notice the possessive apostrophe has migrated to “THE CAT’S MEOW”; early pieces were listed as “THE CATS’ MEOW”.Most Cat’s Meow pieces average 3-4″ high x 5-7″ wide x 3/4″ thick. Contact seller if specific details are desired.Happy to combine shipping for multiple purchases. eBay requires sales tax to be collected, if applicable. Cat Cats Cat’s Meow FJ Designs shelf-sitters shelf sitters shelfsitters Wooster Ohio authentic wooden collectibles Faline Jones Casper