Bastrop in Bastrop County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Kesselus Building
Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022
1. Kesselus Building Marker
Inscription.
Kesselus Building. . William Kesselus, a native of Germany, came to Bastrop in 1853 and established himself as a tailor. In 1891, this building was constructed to replace an earlier frame structure that had housed his shop. After Kesselus died in 1901, his son Will continued the business here until his death in 1919. The building later housed a variety of mercantile establishments and serves as a reminder of the German influence in Bastrop.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985. 2nd Plaque ,
Entered in , the National Register , of Historic Places , 1975.
William Kesselus, a native of Germany, came to Bastrop in 1853 and established himself as a tailor. In 1891, this building was constructed to replace an earlier frame structure that had housed his shop. After Kesselus died in 1901, his son Will continued the business here until his death in 1919. The building later housed a variety of mercantile establishments and serves as a reminder of the German influence in Bastrop.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985
2nd Plaque
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1975
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9204.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 30° 6.586′ N, 97° 19.205′ W. Marker is in Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Pine Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. The marker is located on the wall next to another marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 912 Main Street, Bastrop TX 78602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kleinert Building (here, next to this marker); Dr. Sayer's Office (about 300 feet away, measured in
2. The Kesselus Building Marker is the marker on the right of the two markers
Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022
3. The view of the Kesselus Building Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
