Washington in Franklin County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Tamm Building

c. 1864

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 6, 2018

1. Tamm Building Marker

Inscription. George Tamm, a German immigrant, bought this lot from Bernard Fricke in 1863. Tamm and his son Charles had their shoe business and residence here until 1925. The addition was added after the Tamms' ownership.

Erected 2013 by City of Washington, Missouri. (Marker Number 33.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, City of Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 38° 33.529′ N, 91° 0.681′ W. Marker is in Washington, Missouri, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of West 2nd Street and Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on West 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 West Second Street, Washington MO 63090, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Theatre Verein (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Log House (within shouting distance of this marker); Schnier Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Marie Krog House (within shouting distance of this marker); Southern Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Francis Becker Building

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(about 300 feet away); G. Henry Herweck Building (about 400 feet away); Schuenemeyer Saloon (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 6, 2018

2. Tamm Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.