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

Sonnentheil Home

Photographed by Jim Evans, July 8, 2012

1. Sonnentheil Home Marker

Inscription. Built in 1886-87 for German native Jacob Sonnentheil (d. 1908), this home probably was designed by prominent Galveston architect Nicholas J. Clayton. Sonnentheil served with the Confederacy during the Civil War and operated a wholesale dry goods store on The Strand in Galveston. The Sonnentheil house displays influences of Eastlake, Gothic, and Italianate architectural styling. Outstanding features include the finely-crafted double gallery.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Erected 1962 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 11566.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 29° 18.148′ N, 94° 47.252′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It is at the intersection of Sealy Avenue and 19th Street, on the right when traveling west on Sealy Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1826 Sealy Ave, 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.

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: Homesite of Adolph Dolson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Maas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Maud Moller House (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Isabella Offenbach Maas Residence (about 400 feet away); Van der Linde House (about 500 feet away); Site of Galveston Seminary (about 600 feet away); William and Lena Juneman Smith (about 600 feet away); Frederick William Beissner House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Clarke-Jockusch Home (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Sonnentheil Home - Marker Is On Wall Near Front Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, July 8, 2012

2. Sonnentheil Home - Marker Is On Wall Near Front Entrance

Sonnentheil Home -- Marker Can Be Seen on Wall of Porch Near Front Steps image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jim Evans, July 8, 2012

3. Sonnentheil Home -- Marker Can Be Seen on Wall of Porch Near Front Steps

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,740 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.