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292 Tolle St. Market Plaza to the earliest residents of 1840s New Braunfels, this block served as a fleischhalle, or meat market. Until the town’s farms could be established, Price Carl of Solms Braunfels, who spearheaded the town of New Braunfels and German immigrations, provided residents with free butchering services for the price of the […]
393 Tolle St. This is the original structure built by Herman Tolle, complete with cedar siding and square nails. It is a classic example of 1880s and 1890s architecture. Now a private residence.
398 East San Antonio St. Built circa 1923, this one-story concrete structure, complete with a basement, served as the administrative office for the Dittlinger Roller Mill, which is located opposite the building across E San Antonio Street. The clean lines and arched openings of the office building reflect influences of the Classical Revival style, which […]
170 East San Antonio St. This beautiful Classic Revival house sits on the original site of the Senator George Pfeuffer home. Pfeuffer descendants maintain a law practice here today.
295 East San Antonio St. Originally built by businesswoman Emilie Kuse Eggeling as the Comal Hotel. The hotel was restored in the 1970s, and renamed the Prince Solms Inn. No matter the name, this building has been hosting and housing visitors to New Braunfels continuously since 1898.
135 North Market Avenue This fachwerk house belonging to Joseph Klein was relocated to this site when the Prince Solms Inn replaced it on the East San Antonio Street site. Now a cottage rental.
295 East Mill Street This home was built of native cut stone. The owner, Anselm Eiband, edited the local newspaper after Ferdinand Lindheimer retired in 1872. Now an office building.
273 East Mill Street Originally built in 1853 by Heinrich Hohmann of plastered stone and brick. The city’s first Western Union telegraph office was housed here by 1865. Subsequent owner Wilhelm Fischer, a tailor and herb specialist, probably added the wood siding, porch, and gingerbread woodwork in the 1880s. Now an office building.
197 East Mill Street This limestone and brick house was built with 20-inch walls. The front door and windows are original. Now an office building.
202 North Seguin Avenue Local architect, Jeremiah Schmidt, designed this art deco style building. The interior is virtually unchanged since its construction, including the original lighting fixtures, tile floors, and wood interiors.