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

Hauschild Opera House

Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2022

1. Hauschild Opera House Marker

Inscription. German native George Herman Hauschild (1839-1911) came to Victoria shortly after his marriage to Adele Luder in 1866. A prominent pioneer businessman, Hauschild opened an opera house here in 1894. The theatre, which occupied the top two floors, featured Vaudeville shows, plays, and silent movies. The lower floor of the building was occupied by Hauschild's music store, established in 1891 by H.J. Hauschild (b. 1870), who succeeded his father as manager of the opera house. The theatre closed during the 1930s due to the increasing popularity of "Talking Pictures".

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2407.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 28° 47.984′ N, 97° 0.277′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is at the intersection of East Forrest Street and North Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west on East Forrest Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 East Forrest Street, Victoria TX 77901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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: Joe F. and Amelia Jecker House (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); O'Connor-Proctor Building (about 300 feet away); Old Federal Building (about 400 feet away); Victoria Advocate (about 400 feet away); De Leon Plaza (about 500 feet away); Confederate Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Viola Case (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

Also see . . . Hauschild Music Company.

The Hauschild Music Company was founded by George Hermann Hauschild in Victoria, Texas, in 1891. Hauschild, of German descent, had arrived in Victoria in 1865 and with Adele, his wife, opened the Hermann House, a hotel and boarding house. He entered the music business a quarter of a century later. The business initially sold musical instruments and accessories but soon began publishing music. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on February 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Hauschild Opera House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2022

2. The Hauschild Opera House and Marker

The view of the Hauschild Opera House and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

3. The view of the Hauschild Opera House and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.