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

C. F. Marschner Building

Photographed by Jim Evans, May 23, 2012

1. C. F. Marschner Building Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1905-06 by local contractor Otto Haase, this building housed the Texas Bottling Works and the family residence of C. F. and Marie Marschner. Shortly before the completion of the building, C. F. Marschner died. His widow inherited the bottling works and operated the business with the assistance of her sons. The company was the first in Galveston to bottle distilled water. Texas Bottling Works remained in this location until 1929, when Triple XXX Bottling Company moved here. Otto Marschner became general manager of Triple XXX in the 1930s. Triple XXX continued to operate at this location into the mid-1940s. The plant was used for bottling soft drinks until the 1960s. The building was leased as office and storage space beginning in 1965. Followed by various businesses through the 1980s. The structure was restored in the 1990s and the upper floor again became a residence while the lower floor housed classic automobiles.

A good example of an early 20th century commercial structure, the Marschner Building features decorative brick work, arched window openings, and an elaborate stepped parapet with brick and ball finials.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - 1996

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7527.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 29° 18.443′ N, 94° 47.404′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is on Mechanic Street east of 20th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1916 Mechanic Street, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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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: American National Insurance Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Galveston Market House and City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hendley's Row (about 500 feet away); Hendley Row (about 500 feet away); The Hendley Building (about 500 feet away); Galveston Historical Foundation (about 600 feet away); Kuhn's Wharf (about 600 feet away); Melrose Apartment Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Heidenheimer Bros. Marine Building (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

C. F. Marschner Building with Marker in Front image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, May 23, 2012

2. C. F. Marschner Building with Marker in Front

Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,353 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.