Burton in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Steiner & Dallmeyer Building

Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023

1. Steiner & Dallmeyer Building Marker

Inscription. Built by 1875, this commercial structure first housed the Burton Farmers Co-Op. In 1903 German immigrants William Dallmeyer and Joe Steiner opened a mercantile business which was in operation for over fifty years. The store housed the first telephone in town and served as a local cotton marketing center. Features of the building include a double gable roof, wooden balustrade and a 1913 addition with a false front and recessed central entry. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989
Entered in
the National Register
of Historic Places
1991

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8398.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 30° 10.949′ N, 96° 35.773′ W. Marker is in Burton, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. The marker is located in front of the building near the north corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 North Main Street, Burton TX 77835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Texas Pink Granite Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); Burton Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Burton Cafe (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of Burton State Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burton Depot (about 400 feet away); St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church (about 700 feet away); The Restoration Project (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burton Farmers Gin (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burton.

The front porch of the Steiner & Dallmeyer Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023

2. The front porch of the Steiner & Dallmeyer Building and Marker

The view of the Steiner & Dallmeyer Building from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 2, 2023

3. The view of the Steiner & Dallmeyer Building from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.