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

Maier-Alberthal Building

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

1. Maier-Alberthal Building Marker

Inscription. Constructed about 1860, this building was acquired by German native Anton Maier (b. 1813) in 1866. A merchant who held several Gillespie County offices, Maier deeded the property to his son-in law, August Alberthal, in 1900. The German vernacular stone commercial building has served as a grocery and general mercantile store, a soda water factory, an auto repair shop, and at one time was the site of worship services for a mission congregation. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10078.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 30° 16.327′ N, 98° 52.071′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 290) 0.1 miles west of North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the left side of the entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 324 East Main 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: Early Life in Fredericksburg (within shouting distance of this marker); No Fear of Hard Study (within shouting distance of this marker); Nimitzplatz (within shouting distance of this marker); Command Judgment (within shouting distance of this marker); Selflessness (within shouting distance of this marker); Morale

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to all Those Who Served 3rd Marine Division during WWII (within shouting distance of this marker); "Mahler Triplets" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.

The Maier-Alberthal Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 2, 2021

2. The Maier-Alberthal Building and Marker

The view of the Maier-Alberthal Building and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 27, 2022

3. The view of the Maier-Alberthal Building and Marker from the street

(the marker is under the red awning on the building)

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 562 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.