Sealy in Austin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Liedertafel
There were about 19 singing society members in 1914, and they hosted many concerts, festivals and dances for the community. The Liedertafel Hall was a popular gathering place for special events for many years. Other organizations, lodges and churches used the grounds and hall for their own celebrations, as well.
In 1934 the Sealy Volunteer Fire Department began holding its annual “Firemen's Frolic” fundraiser at the hall. By 1944 the building was in need of repair and the singing society members were aging. Stockholders voted to sell the hall and land to the fire department, which raised funds to purchase and renovate the structure. It became known as the Firemen's Hall.
In June 1945 the new “Fireman's Park” opened with a celebration. The following year, The Houston Post reported 5,000 attendees at the “Firemen's Frolic.” The firemen donated the hall to a local historical society in 1995. Renovations began that year.
Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11967.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1945.
Location. 29° 46.886′ N, 96° 10.161′ W. Marker is in Sealy, Texas, in Austin County. Marker is at the intersection of Lux Road and Peschel Lane, on the right when traveling south on Lux Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Lux Road, Sealy TX 77474, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sealy Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Haynes Mattress Factory (approx. 0.6 miles away); Haynes-Felcman House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sealy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Trinity Lutheran Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Citizens State Bank (approx. ¾ mile away); Paul and Mahala Hackbarth House (approx. ¾ mile away); Preibisch Building (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sealy.
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