Bay City in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Brunner Building

1907

— Historic Landmark —

Brunner Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

1. Brunner Building Marker

Inscription. Brunner Building

Owners:
Mae Brunner & Heirs
Melvin & Deborah Pennington
Present Owner
Historic Use:
Doubec & Hawkins
1907-1915
Sisk Hardware & Grocery
1916-1955
Beall's Department Store
1955-1967
Brady's Floral Shop
1967-2000
Mustard Seed
Melvin & Deborah Pennington
2002-Present
Designated as a Landmark Building
December 12, 2004

Erected 2004 by Bay City Historic Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is December 12, 2004.

Location. 28° 58.907′ N, 95° 58.141′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda County. It is at the intersection of 6th Street and Avenue G, on the left when traveling west on 6th Street. The marker is located on a brick column of the right side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1744 6th Street, Bay City TX 77414, 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.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wells Fargo Express (a few steps from this marker); Austin Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Matagorda Pharmacy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Matagorda County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Secrest Jewelry Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); McLendon Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Matagorda, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bay City.

The Brunner Building Marker on the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

2. The Brunner Building Marker on the building

The Brunner Building and marker on the right of the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 11, 2022

3. The Brunner Building and marker on the right of the building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.