New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Eggeling Hotel

Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

1. The Eggeling Hotel Marker

Inscription. Emilie (Kuse) (1854-1930) and Theodor Eggeling (1851-1916), who owned the nearby Plaza Hotel built this second establishment in 1898- 1900. New Braunfels contractor Christian Herry supervised the construction of the galleried building. Later renamed the Comal Hotel, the business was operated by members of the Eggeling family for over 50 years. The hotel dining room was popular with townspeople as well as with overnight guests. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1404.)

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

Location. 29° 42.277′ N, 98° 7.403′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. It is at the intersection of East San Antonio Street and North Market Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East San Antonio Street. The marker is located on the right side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 295 East San Antonio Street, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

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: Joseph Klein House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Voigt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Plaza (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mill Street Telegraph Station (about 500 feet away); August Dietz Cottage (about 500 feet away); Comal County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); New Braunfels (about 600 feet away); Eiband and Fischer General Mercantile (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Braunfels.

The Eggeling Hotel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

2. The Eggeling Hotel and Marker

The view of the Eggeling Hotel and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 12, 2022

3. The view of the Eggeling Hotel and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.