2009 Home for the Holidays Homes Tour

Sunday, November 15, 2009    12pm – 5 pm
Day of Tour Tickets-$12.00 - Advance Tickets-$10.00
Tickets may be purchased or picked up at the Ehlers Cigar Factory in Shiner. E-mail info@shiner-oldtown.org for advance tickets, or call (361) 594-3999.
    Exciting addition for 2009: Shiner Restaurant & Bar will be open on Sunday for brunch from 11-2. During that time, all ticket holders will be offered a discount. From 2-5, they will continue to serve hors d'ouvres and wine only to tour ticket holders while touring their location! We recommend beginning or ending your tour at the Shiner R&B.

*** Thanks, Randy & Brynn Rouse for your generosity!

Theriot Home 204 Avenue G.

Built in the early 1900s, this charming Folk Victorian home was once owned by the Wolters family. The property has been restored and expanded to include a guest quarters, relocated from Shiner Catholic Church in the 1960s.

Thulemeyer-Mikulik Home 222 Avenue D

This early 1900s home is known to many locals who took piano lessons from Louise Mikulik. The well-preserved home has large gallery porches, original fixtures, kitchen cabinetry and countertops. This property is currently for sale.

Wagener Home 319 E. 10th Street

Originally built in 1907 as a one-story house, this home was purchased by the Wagener family, where they lived for almost 90 years. An example of a typical Federal-Style farm house, several rooms still contain original stenciling and vertical-plank walls.


William Green Home 817 Avenue E

This authentic Texas Pioneer “dogtrot” home was relocated from Winnton, Gonzales County. William Green’s son was a prosperous businessman who built the Wm. Green Building.


Wolters Brothers Building 716 Avenue D

Once home to the Wolters Brothers Hardware and Grocery Store, this 1893 building now houses an interesting private collection of classic cars and other collectibles.


1895 Louis Ehlers Cigar Factory 817 Avenue E

Originally located on the corner of N. Avenue H and 3rd Streets this is the birthplace of Katy Lee Cigars. It is now home to HOTS and the Shiner Chamber of Commerce.


Peachtree Emporium 123 E. 7th St.

Once the Wolters Bros. Dry Goods Store, this building now houses the extensive private collection of Jean Welhausen Kaspar. The Peachtree is available for private receptions and parties. Please contact HOTS at 361/594-3999 or info@shiner-oldtown.org for more information.

Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum 306 South Avenue I

Built in 1915, the Wolters home is now a treasure trove of Shiner history, including thousands of photos recently preserved and digitized for computer display. Also visit the Half Moon Herder Home, Wolters Country Store, Old Shiner City Jail and other restored properties located behind the museum.


Shiner Restaurant & Bar in the 1911 Green Building

Built by entrepreneur William Green, Jr. this building housed Shiner’s first surgical hospital upstairs. Downstairs was a drugstore and saloon with an impressive hand-carved bar. It is now the home of Shiner Restaurant & Bar.



2009 Christmas in the Park


This event will be held at a tentative date and time in December, at Welhausen Park on 9th & Avenue E. Come visit with friends and local businesses. Watch local bands and dancers while eating holiday munchies. Santa will arrive to pray at the manger, turn on the lights, and sit for photos and kid visits. Bring your camera and good cheer to Welhausen Park.

2009 Holiday Window Contest


Get ready for the holidays, Shiner! Each year Shiner businesses participate in the Holiday Window Contest by decorating their storefronts and yards. This year’s theme is Winter Wonderland, so watch for window displays and beautiful decorations.


     














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