commercial buildings; design and construction; German immigrants/immigration
Marker Year
1973
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
Corner of Portscheller Street and Main Plaza, Roma.
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
Medallion & Plate
Marker Text
Commercial structure with family home upstairs. On site bought 1872 by Lino Ramirez. Built by architect Heinrich Portscheller (1840-1915), who personally laid brick in fine detail around windows and doors. Three generations of Ramirez family occupied hall.