Mason in Mason County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

R. Grosse and Sons

Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

1. R. Grosse and Sons Marker

Inscription. Born and educated as an architect in Germany, Richard E. Grosse (1860-1944) came to Mason County in 1882. Settling first in Plehweville (Art), he worked as a stonemason and married Louisa Carolina von Donop in 1886. He opened a lumberyard and, upon the births of his sons, named his business "R. Grosse and Sons." Moving to Mason in 1895, Grosse continued to operate his lumber business. Many public and private buildings in the area were designed by the Grosse firm, some featuring unique utilization of local materials in elaborate architectural styles.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11278.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 30° 44.888′ N, 99° 13.844′ W. Marker is in Mason, Texas, in Mason County. It is on San Antonio Street (U.S. 87), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 San Antonio Street, Mason TX 76856, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Mason & Camp Llano C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Mason National Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mason House Hotel & Stage Station (about

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300 feet away); Mason County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Mason County Jail (about 400 feet away); Hofmann Dry Goods Company (about 600 feet away); St. Paul Lutheran Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Commercial Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mason.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

2. R. Grosse and Sons

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 722 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.