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

Fossati's Delicatessen

Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2022

1. Fossati's Delicatessen Marker

Inscription. In 1882, Italian immigrant Fraschio ("Frank") N. Fossati (1852-1939) opened his first delicatessen in Victoria at Juan Linn and Main streets. He had this building constructed in 1895 and moved the business to this site. One of the oldest remaining commercial structures in Victoria, it features double front doors with multi-light transoms. Over the years, Fossati's has handled imported foods, groceries, and feed and has served as an important gathering place for Victoria's citizens.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987

Erected 1987 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6547.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 28° 47.84′ N, 97° 0.409′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and West Juan Linn Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street. The marker is located on the left side of the front door of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 South Main 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: José María Jesús Carvajal (a few steps from this marker); Site of Round Top House (a few steps

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from this marker); Site of Victoria's First Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Marker Faces the Homesite of John Joseph Linn (about 300 feet away); St. Mary's Church, Catholic (about 300 feet away); In Memory of Edward Conrad (about 400 feet away); Home of Empresario Martín de León (about 400 feet away); Lorenzo Dow Heaton House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

The Fossati's Delicatessen Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 17, 2022

2. The Fossati's Delicatessen Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 299 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.