2009 Home for the Holidays Homes Tour
| Sunday, November 15, 2009 12pm – 5 pm |
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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.
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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