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August
Scholz |
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Architect | Builder: |
Sam
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1862 |
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Art,
Architecture |
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Austin |
Scholz Garten-The Oldest Business in Texas...
August Scholz (1826-1891), a German immigrant and "drafted"
confederate veteran built his public bar and in 1866 over an old boarding
house, one year after the end of the civil war. August purchased the
property and building from Sam Norville for $2400 in 1862. Scholz
Garten became a favorite meeting place for the German population in
and around Austin for the many social activities, German food and
beer. August Scholz operated the restaurant until his death in 1891.
His family sold Scholz Garten to The Lemp Brewery Company (Falstaff
Beer) in 1893. This was the first year of The University
of Texas' official football season. They were said to celebrate at
Scholz's since it was only two blocks away.
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Photo: PICA 08823, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
(Circa 1910) |
Woodcarving over Entrance in Bar Peter Mansbendel |
Scholz Garten Today |
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Austin 1910 Looking north towards the Capitol. |
| The Saengerrunde Hall is located next door to
Scholz Bier Garten. Mansbendel was a member of the Saengerrunde
Singing Club. (German for "singer in the round) The Saengerrunde
bought Scholz's from The Lemp Brewery in 1908. The Saengerrunde
added a bowling alley next to the bier garten and still have
weekly bowling league play. Peter Mansbendel was an active member
within the group. |
Mansbendel carved these frames
in walnut |
Peter's Photo |
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Fortunat Weigl (upper left) was the
Vice -President of the club |
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