Hillsboro in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Gebhardt Bakery
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 30, 2023
1. Gebhardt Bakery Marker
Inscription.
Gebhardt Bakery. . In 1901 German native Charles Gebhardt (1874-1920) established Hillsboro's first bakery. He moved his business to this building after it was completed in 1905, using the second floor as living quarters. The brick commercial structure exhibits influences of the Romanesque and Italianate styles and features arched second-story windows, decorative brickwork in the cornice, and corner turrets. The bakery building later was used for millinery and barber shops.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
. 2nd Plaque , Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1984
In 1901 German native Charles Gebhardt (1874-1920) established Hillsboro's first bakery. He moved his business to this building after it was completed in 1905, using the second floor as living quarters. The brick commercial structure exhibits influences of the Romanesque and Italianate styles and features arched second-story windows, decorative brickwork in the cornice, and corner turrets. The bakery building later was used for millinery and barber shops.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
2nd Plaque Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1984
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2115.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 32° 0.713′ N, 97° 7.756′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is on East Franklin Street (Ranch to Market Road 286) 0.1 miles west of Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 East Franklin St, Hillsboro TX 76645, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James L. Harris (within shouting distance of this marker); Hill County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
