Fayetteville in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Svrcek Building
Photographed By Gregory Walker, July 22, 2016
1. Site of Svrcek Building Marker
Inscription.
Site of Svrcek Building. . An 1890s commercial building on this site was used throughout the 20th century. The rectangular plan, frame construction building featured a false front, supported awning and double doors flanked by windows. Frank Svrcek owned several lots on the north side of the square, including this building which remained in the Svrcek family until 1979. The Meith brothers from New Ulm had a meat market here in the 1920s. Two restaurants, the Mynar Café from the 1930s to 1964, and Evelyn’s Café until 1975, were also here. Later the building was used as storage. It was vacant when it was razed in 2012.
An 1890s commercial building on this site was used throughout the 20th century. The rectangular plan, frame construction building featured a false front, supported awning and double doors flanked by windows. Frank Svrcek owned several lots on the north side of the square, including this building which remained in the Svrcek family until 1979. The Meith brothers from New Ulm had a meat market here in the 1920s. Two restaurants, the Mynar Café from the 1930s to 1964, and Evelyn’s Café until 1975, were also here. Later the building was used as storage. It was vacant when it was razed in 2012.
Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17784.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 29° 54.289′ N, 96° 40.571′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Texas, in Fayette County. Marker is on West Fayette Street south of North Live Oak Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fayetteville TX 78940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2016, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2016, by Gregory Walker of La Grange, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
