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

Wahrmund Millinery, Moellendorf-Dietz Bakery

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

1. Wahrmund Millinery, Moellendorf-Dietz Bakery Marker

Inscription. Erected about 1876, this building was a combination residence and business for the family of George Wahrmund, whose wife Elise had a millinery and dressmaking shop in the front rooms. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Clark, 1901-1913 owners, ran a boarding house here. From 1924 to 1966, the structure housed a bakery, operated in succession by Martin Schult, William Moellendorf, and Theodore and Edgar Dietz. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1978

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10126.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 30° 16.342′ N, 98° 52.094′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 290) 0.1 miles east of North Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 East Main Street, Fredericksburg TX 78624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in 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: Maier-Alberthal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Life in Fredericksburg (within shouting distance of this marker);

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No Fear of Hard Study (within shouting distance of this marker); Command Judgment (within shouting distance of this marker); Selflessness (within shouting distance of this marker); Nimitzplatz (within shouting distance of this marker); Morale (within shouting distance of this marker); Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The Wahrmund Millinery, Moellendorf-Dietz Bakery Marker on the front of the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

2. The Wahrmund Millinery, Moellendorf-Dietz Bakery Marker on the front of the building

The front of the building and marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

3. The front of the building and marker from the street

The view of the building from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

4. The view of the building from the street

(the marker is near the flag but not visible in the photo)

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 544 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.