Visitor Rooms Through Historic City Reveals Fredericksburg Tales
The article recounts early Fredericksburg residents and settlers such as Berg and his wine making, Bertha Hopf’s arrival in 1868, and elderly locals like George Weber and Anton Knopp. It describes family migrations from Germany, encounters with Indians, and community memories, including homes, businesses, and crafts across 19th century Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Fredericksburg
Peter Berg
Bertha Hopf
Julius Kordzik
Hedwig Martin
San Antonio
George Weber
Peach Street
Luckenbach
South Grape Creek
George
Katherine Weber
Germany
George, Jr
Barbara
Pehl
Morris Ranch
Morris’ Ranch
Theodore Pehl
Weber
Cain City
Ben Hagel
Reminiscences of Fredericksburg's Old-Timers and Buildings
A veteran recalls life in Fredericksburg through memories of family, schools, saloons, and notable buildings. He mentions Theresia and Jacob, Father’s store, the five cent beer saloon near Krauskopf’s, the Knopp store, and early local figures like Chester W. Nimitz. Details cover streets, houses, and a 1888 daylight bank robbery with Judge O A Cooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresia
Jacob
Fredericksburg
Father
Frank Stein
Knopp
Gertrude Knopp
Krauskopf
San Antonio
Kerrville
Kammlah
Main Street
Hedwig Martin Kordzik
Heil Motor Company
Adolph Lungkwitz
E. Main
Albert Keidel
Kurt Keidels
East Main Street
Albert
William Keidel
Ludwig Schmidt
Schmidt
F. W. Doebbler Rock
Knopp-Metzger
Nimitz Hotel
Ochs
Buckhorn
Security State Bank
Ernst Schaper
la Mesa
Old Bank of
Piggie-Wiggly
O. A. Cooley
Joe Stein
Old Rock House
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Gillespie County Fair Association
Wm. C. Henke
Wm. Bierschwabe
Ad. Gold
Charles H. Nimitz
Jacob Kraus
Franz Stein
John Klaerner
Otto Meurer
Henry Hirsch
F. W. Arhelger
Rudolph Itz
Harry Schwarz
F. J. Maier
Albert Kordzik
Jacob Schneider
Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic
Schneider
Pfeil
Nee Boos
Mathias Zenner
Kasper Molberg
Louis Herbert
Fredericksburg Hospital
Anton Knopp
Galveston
Austin
Mr. Knopp
John Knopp
W. Main St
Fredericksburg, Texas
Jia By
Superman
Ntinental Oil Company
Oswald L. Crenwelge
Texas
Jas. A. Schmulen
Hill Country Implement Company
Farmall Tractors
International Trucks
City Cafe
Lockers Inc
Locker’s Inc
Old Central Hotel
Ostrow Hotel
la Mesa Hotel
Hill Country
Ilugo Kahlenberg