Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Domino Parlor
Photographed By Bryan Cox, November 22, 2012
1. Domino Parlor Marker
Inscription.
Domino Parlor. . The original part of this stone structure containing a cellar with a vault ceiling, was built in the early 1850s on property owned by John Schmidtzinsky, a pioneer area settler. Once used as a pharmacy, it housed H. R. Richter's Jewelry store in the early 1900s. Richter also sold musical instruments, and the front room was used for concerts. His family lived in the rear section of the building. In recent years a cafe and a domino parlor have been located here. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1980.
The original part of this stone structure containing a cellar with a vault ceiling, was built in the early 1850s on property owned by John Schmidtzinsky, a pioneer area settler. Once used as a pharmacy, it housed H. R. Richter's Jewelry store in the early 1900s. Richter also sold musical instruments, and the front room was used for concerts. His family lived in the rear section of the building. In recent years a cafe and a domino parlor have been located here.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1980
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10029.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 30° 16.411′ N, 98° 52.189′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 87/290) 0.1 miles west of North Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 E Main St, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The view of the Domino Parlor Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2012, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 870 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on December 15, 2012, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. 2. submitted on September 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
