houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term); design and construction; German immigrants/immigration; markets, merchantiles
Marker Year
1972
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
606 Terrell Street, Cuero
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
Medallion and Plate
Marker Text
Typical of prospering 19th century city, this late Victorian house has fine details: imported leaded glass windows, metal "lace" trim, turned columns, Italian tile. Architect was A. O. Watson, Austin; Contractor, C. A. Fuess of Cuero. Built 1895 for Louis Gohmert (1859-1931) and wife Martha (Binder). Gohmert, who came as a boy from Germany, was secretary-treasurer of Breeden-Runge Wholesale Firm. House has been preserved since 1952 by Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Summers, Jr. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
