Details for Mathilda Wehmeyer German-American Kindergarten School

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507018647

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Marker Number 18647
Atlas Number 5507018647
Marker Title Mathilda Wehmeyer German-American Kindergarten School
Index Entry Wehmeyer, Mathilda, German-American Kindergarten School
Address 1616 Winnie (Avenue G)
City Galveston
County Galveston
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 326583
UTM Northing 3243086
Subject Codes
Marker Year 2017
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28" with post
Marker Text Born in Bremen, Germany, Mathilda Wehmeyer (1839-1903) arrived in Galveston in 1870. She advertised teaching services for young children, particularly those from Galveston's large German-American community. Her teaching philosophy focused around the German concept of "kindergarten." After initially operating from a house on Ball, she purchased this lot in 1880 for her school. The original house on the lot burned in the 1885 fire that destroyed 40 residential blocks of Galveston's East End. In 1887, Mathilda constructed the existing Italianate building to serve as her house and school. In 1891, Mathilda reopened the school, which she operated here until 1898. She continued to live in the house until she was displaced by the Great Storm of 1900. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2017
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