New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old New Braunfels High School
Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022
1. Old New Braunfels High School Marker
Built in 1913 to replace the old New Braunfels Academy, this building was designed by San Antonio architects C.V. Seutter and Alister Shand, and built by local contractor Adolph F. Moeller. It served as an educational facility for over fifty years. Reflecting influences of the Prairie School style, the building features corbelled brick and stone detail, a broad one-story entry porch, and some windows with fine muntin detail in the upper sashes. Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3578.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 29° 42.057′ N, 98° 7.731′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. Marker is at the intersection of West Mill Street and North Academy Avenue, on the right when traveling south on West Mill Street. The marker is located on the right side of the entrance on the front wall. Touch for map. Marker is at
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The New Braunfels Academy (a few steps from this marker); Site of New Braunfels Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); International & Great Northern Railroad in New Braunfels (about 700 feet away); Louis Henne Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Grotto (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Braunfels 1918 Fire Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Church of Saints Peter and Paul (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Braunfels.
Also see . . . New Braunfels Academy. Texas State Historical Association - Handbook of Texas (Submitted on April 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022
2. The Old New Braunfels High School and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, April 11, 2022
3. The Old New Braunfels High School building
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
