Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Weber “Das Keller Haus”
(In Back)
Photographed By James Hulse, January 1, 2021
1. Weber “Das Keller Haus” Marker
This simple, one-room limestone outbuilding was constructed in 1903 by stonemason Emil Weber. He built the structure, which sat over a cellar, for storing vegetables, bacon, sausage, and wine. One of Weber's sons, Werner E. Weber (d. 1974), a woodcarver, used the building for his workshop. He designed altars and religious pieces for many area churches, and also carved a lectern on display in the National Cathedral at Washington, D.C.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10129.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 30° 17.065′ N, 98° 53.008′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is at the intersection of North Cherry Street and West Austin Street, on the left when traveling north on North Cherry Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schneider-Klingelhoefer House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Klingelhoeffer House (about 800 feet away); John Peter Tatsch Home, 1856 (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
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Also see . . . Lectern. A lectern (from the Latin lectus, past participle of legere, "to read") is a reading desk, with a slanted top, usually placed on a stand or affixed to some other form of support, on which documents or books are placed as support for reading aloud, as in a scripture reading, lecture, or sermon. Source: Wikipedia (Submitted on January 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, January 1, 2021
2. Weber “Das Keller Haus” Marker
The building is behind the stone wall and it is out of site.
Photographed By James Hulse, January 1, 2021
3. Weber “Das Keller Haus” Marker
This is the main house.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
