Marion in Guadalupe County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Tondre Playhouse

Photographed By James Hulse, May 4, 2022

1. The Tondre Playhouse Marker

Inscription. The playhouse was built for the daughter of Rossi and Laura Tondre who was Roslyn Tondre Bates. The playhouse was built by hand in 1936 on the location of their home in Marion, Texas. The playhouse was eventually donated to the City of Marion, Texas to be placed in Veterans Park as a symbol of historic Marion, Texas.

Erected by City of Marion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.

Location. 29° 34.194′ N, 98° 8.433′ W. Marker is in Marion, Texas, in Guadalupe County. Marker is at the intersection of South Center Street (Farm to Market Road 465) and West Schulz Street, on the right when traveling south on South Center Street. The marker is located in the western section of the Veterans Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marion TX 78124, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In Recognition (a few steps from this marker); Founding of Town of Marion, 1877 (within shouting distance of this marker); Marion Public Schools (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marion State Bank (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Paul Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); Cibolo

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(approx. 5.8 miles away); Altwein Family (approx. 6.2 miles away); Blumberg Cemetery (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.

Closeup of the Tondre Playhouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, May 4, 2022

2. Closeup of the Tondre Playhouse and Marker

The view of the Tondre Playhouse in the Veterans Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, May 4, 2022

3. The view of the Tondre Playhouse in the Veterans Park

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.