Browse Exhibits (26 total)
Ruempel, Philip - Farmstead
The Ruempels were among the first European American inhabitants in the area that now comprises Leon Valley, Helotes and other nearby communities. These families relied on their own ingenuity and resourcefulness although they accepted help from their neighbors when needed.
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Schumann - Scheel House
The land where the (Schumann - Scheel) home is located was part of a 1476 acre ranch, known as the Converse Ranch, which Major James Converse, Chief Superintendent and Engineer for the Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Rail way Company and the founder of the City of Converse, had purchased in 1877. James Converse sold his ranch to Edward Hall in 1882.
Anton Otto Schumann, born near New Braunfels on 3 January 1875, purchased 120 acres of that land from Hall on January 11, 1900.
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Voelcker Farmstead Complex
The Voelcker Farmstead Historic District is the remaining vestige of what was once a large scale private dairying operation, last owned by Max and Minnie (Tomerlin) Voelcker.
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Von Plehwe, George Compound
The Von Plehwe Compound is comprised of three structures: two diminutive residences and a detatched kitchen building. Built using a mixture of timber and masonry construction techniques, the structures reflect vernacular building traditions of central Texas architecture of the mid-19th century.
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Wallrath - Stapper - Fritz - Kalinowski
In the spring of 1850 Karl Josef Stapper bought a farm on the Cibolo Creek about twenty miles from New Braunfels. He bought the farm (1326 acres) from Mr. William Von Marschall. Wilhelm Puetz (or Putz) bought part (665 acres) of this land, but in 1852 he decided to return to Germany and sold the land to Peter Wallerath. Puetz had the needed lumber to build the house, but left before the house was finished. Peter Wallerath completed the house according to the Puetz house plan, and the house still stands today (2017).
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Zizelmann House
The Zizelmann house, built in 1882 by Christian Zizelmann, is located in the historically significant Government Canyon just off the Joe Johnston trail. The house is located deep into Government Canyon and is accessible by an approximate two hour hike on an extremely rocky trail from the entry point of the state natural area.
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Aue, Max Stage Coach Stop
“The Aue Stagecoach Inn Complex is an outstanding historical site, representing a broad, evolutionary spectrum of architectural styles as well...