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

Adolph Gold House

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

1. Adolph Gold House Marker

Inscription. Local banker Adolph Gold (1869-1931), one of the developers of Fredericksburg's first subdivision in 1900, had this house built for his family in the subdivision in 1901. The house remained in the Gold family until 1988. Built in a center passage form with native limestone and Basse Blocks, the house features a five-bay front with elaborate jigsawn detailing on the porch, paired brackets, a gable roof, and a centered pediment on the front facade. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10046.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 30° 16.548′ N, 98° 52.005′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is at the intersection of East Travis Street and North Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west on East Travis Street. The marker is located in the front yard of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 East Travis Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

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: The Carl Henke Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early History of Fredericksburg, Texas (about 800 feet away); Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fairwater of USS Pintado (SS-387) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main Mast from Destroyer USS Foote (DD-511) (approx.

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0.2 miles away); 5 Inch/38 Caliber Gun (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mark 15 Torpedo Tube (approx. 0.2 miles away); Twin 40mm Bofors: (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The Adolph Gold House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

2. The Adolph Gold House and Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

3. The view of the Adolph Gold House and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 737 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.