inns, hotels, motels; German immigrants/immigration
Marker Year
1971
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
nw corner of Plaza, San Antonio St., New Braunfels
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
Medallion and plate
Marker Text
First portion--of local cedar and limestone--was built about 1851 by Rudolph Nauendorf. Early German immigrant Jacob Schmitz bought building in 1858 as new location of his "Guadalupe Hotel." Old World atmosphere of the inn-stagestand was praised by noted writer Frederick Olmsted.In 1873 third story was added and hotel was renamed for owner. Original facade has since been much altered. Bought (1969) by new Braunfels Conservation Society.
