New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Old Krause Building

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 3, 2020

1. Old Krause Building Marker

Inscription. Built about 1860 by master carpenter Friedrich Krause of hand-cut native cedar, cypress, limestone, and adobe brick. Once Weber & Deutsch store, Hoffmann Opera House,and drill hall for Clemen's Rifles of Texas Militia. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1968 (Incise in base: Renovation in 1966 by Richard Dedeke Family.)

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3757.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 29° 42.143′ N, 98° 7.412′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. Marker is on South Seguin Avenue south of Main Plaza, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 173 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stephen Klein Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Carl W. Groos Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eiband and Fischer General Mercantile (about 300 feet away); The New Braunfels Herald (about 400 feet away); The Faust Hotel (about 400 feet away); Early Settlers' Home (about 400 feet away); Comal County, C.S.A.

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(about 400 feet away); Comal County World War I Monument (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Braunfels.

Old Krause Building Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 3, 2020

2. Old Krause Building Marker Area

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 162 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.