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.
R. Grosse and Sons. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
