Western Division in Laredo in Webb County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

August C. and Julia Richter Mansion

Photographed by Dave W, November 28, 2025

1. August C. and Julia Richter Mansion Marker

Inscription.

A native of San Antonio, August C. Richter (1863-1940) moved to Laredo in 1888. He acquired full ownership of an early fixed price department store, "El Precio Fijo." His wife, Julia, played a major role in the city's cultural and educational circles and introduced music to the Laredo public schools. This classical revival home, built for their family in 1906, features Ionic columns and first and second story wraparound porches. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 234.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 27° 30.442′ N, 99° 30.875′ W. Marker is in Laredo, Texas, in Webb County. It is in Western Division. It is at the intersection of Houston Street and Santa Rita Ave, on the right when traveling west on Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1906 Houston St, Laredo TX 78040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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: Jovita Idar (approx. 0.2 miles away); El Primer Congreso Mexicanista (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Holding Institute (Laredo Seminary) (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort McIntosh (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort McIntosh Barracks (approx. 0.3 miles away); United States Post Office and Courthouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Laredo Vietnam War Honor Roll (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laredo.

Photographed by Dave W, November 28, 2025

2. August C. and Julia Richter Mansion Marker

Marker seen to the left of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.