Details for Beseler House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5259000383
Data
Marker Number | 383 |
Atlas Number | 5259000383 |
Marker Title | Beseler House |
Index Entry | Beseler House |
Address | 518 North Main Street |
City | Boerne |
County | Kendall |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 525510 |
UTM Northing | 3296519 |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; Victorian (architectural term); German immigrants/immigration |
Marker Year | 1985 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text | Civic leader and Boerne businessman Maxmillian Beseler (1866-1939) had this stone Victorian cottage built for his parents, Charles and Minna Beseler, in 1903. A native of Prussia, Charles Beseler came to Texas in 1848 and served for many years as a Kendall County public official. Constructed by Ed Clemens of locally quarried rock, the home features a curved front porch, decorative woodwork, and shingle detailing. It remained in the Beseler family for over 80 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1985. |