Spring in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wunsche Bros. Saloon and Hotel
Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 6, 2022
1. Wunsche Bros. Saloon and Hotel Marker
Inscription.
Wunsche Bros. Saloon and Hotel. . This building was constructed in 1902 by one of Spring's earliest families, the Wunsches, who came here from Germany in 1846. Built to accommodate railroad workers, the Wunsche Bros. Saloon and Hotel, later known as the Spring Cafe, has served as a community gathering place throughout its history. The structure, which exhibits typical turn-of-the-century commercial detailing, is Spring's oldest existing commercial building on its original site. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984.
This building was constructed in 1902 by one of Spring's earliest families, the Wunsches, who came here from Germany in 1846. Built to accommodate railroad workers, the Wunsche Bros. Saloon and Hotel, later known as the Spring Cafe, has served as a community gathering place throughout its history. The structure, which exhibits typical turn-of-the-century commercial detailing, is Spring's oldest existing commercial building on its original site.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10808.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 30° 4.755′ N, 95° 25.051′ W. Marker is in Spring, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of Midway Street and West Hardy Road, on the right when traveling east on Midway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Midway Street, Spring TX 77373, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
