Ehrenwerth - Ramsey - Untermeyer Building
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ggmorton
N 29° 42.356 W 096° 32.438
14R E 737934 N 3288732
An old building on the Columbus square that has had several different owners and functions over the years.
Waymark Code: WM3W2K
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/25/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
Views: 13

Marker Number: 1406

Marker Text:
Henry M. Ehrenwerth built this two-story commercial structure in 1873-75 of bricks from a local kiln. Designed for his mercantile store, it housed L.G. Smith's Red Elk Saloon and Gambling Hall in the 1880s. In 1896 the building was purchased by James Ramsey, who operated a hardware, implement, and undertaking business here. His son Charles sold the structure in 1925 to the hardware firm of Leo L., F.J. and Emil E. J. Untermeyer. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973


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