Details for Mathilda Wehmeyer German-American Kindergarten School
Historical Marker —
Atlas Number 5507018647
Data
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
