PRAIRIE EDGE MUSEUM

EAGLE LAKE, TX

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Prairie Edge Museum is a small museum located in Eagle Lake, Texas, USA. The museum is dedicated to preserving the local history and culture of this small town. The museum is housed in a historic building that once served as an elementary school in the early 20th century.

The museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the rich history of Eagle Lake and the surrounding area. The exhibits cover a range of topics, including the town's agricultural heritage, its connection to the railroad, and its role in the Civil War. Visitors can also learn about the local flora and fauna, as well as the natural resources that have helped shape the region over time.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, Prairie Edge Museum hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. These events include workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities that allow visitors to engage with the history and culture of Eagle Lake in a more intimate way.

Overall, Prairie Edge Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of Eagle Lake and the surrounding area. Its engaging exhibits and educational programs make it a great destination for visitors of all ages.

PRAIRIE EDGE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EAGLE LAKE TX. US MID #8404801897

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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Preibisch Building German immigrant Adolph H. Preibisch and his wife, Emilie, came to Austin County in 1860. After the town of Sealy developed along the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad, the Preibisches bought property in the new railroad town. In 1885, Adolph and Emilie Preibisch purchased these lots and hired brick mason John Colleton to construct this commercial building for them in 1886-1887. Colleton's brickyard in nearby Bellville, where he fired bricks from Brazos River clay, was the source of material for many of Sealy's buildings. Sited on a prominent corner lot, the Preibisch building first housed Preibisch's own store, in which he sold household and kitchen furniture, window shades, rugs, carpets and other manner of household goods. As was the practice with many early furniture dealers, Preibisch also made and sold funeral caskets from his store. The family continued to run the store after Adolph died in 1899. After Emilie's death in 1905, their son W. W. Preibisch took over the business. Later tenants of the Preibisch building included a general merchandise store, grocery store, jewelry and gift shop, and a saloon/pool hall known as "My Place," which served as a setting for several advertisements and motion picture films. The building remained in the Preibisch family until 1946. The one-part brick commercial structure, which features arched window and door openings and corbelled brickwork, is significant for its association with the early commercial development of Sealy and remains an important part of Sealy's architectural heritage. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
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Trinity Lutheran Church After preaching his first sermon in Sealy on February 11, 1883, Lutheran Missionary Reverend John Trinklein organized the Trinity Lutheran Church Congregation on October 31 of that same year. In the beginning, most of the congregation was of German Heritage and many early church records were written in German. The congregation dedicated its first church structure, a 24 by 34-foot frame building, on July 25, 1886. In March 1891, the congregation bought the church site from the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company. Repaired after sustaining serious damage in the great storm of 1900, the original church building remained in use until it was replaced in 1940 by a larger 60 by 30-foot building. The current brick-clad sanctuary dates from 1963, when it and five new Sunday school rooms were dedicated. From 1883 to 2012, twenty-five pastors, including Rev. Trinklein, served the congregation. During its first dozen years, the church shared Pastors Paul G. Heckel (1890-93) and P.A. Wenzel (1893-1895) with the Lutheran congregations in Cat Spring and Pattison. In 1895, Pastor A.R. Roglitz became the church’s first pastor to live in Sealy. Over the years, the church campus grew to meet the congregation’s needs. In September 1913, a 20 by 30-foot Sunday school building, located next to the parsonage, was dedicated. The campus further expanded with additions to the Sunday school building in 1949 and construction of a new parish hall in 1955. For decades, the church supported activities such as the ladies aid society, organized in April 1895, and the annual Bar-B-Que that started in 1963 to raise funds for local charities. (2013) Marker is Property of the State of Texas

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PRAIRIE EDGE MUSEUM INC
408 E MAIN ST
EAGLE LAKE
TX
77434

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MID # 8404801897
Name PRAIRIE EDGE MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name PRAIRIE EDGE MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 760266325
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201312
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 29.586927, -96.332418
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 089
US Census Tract: 750100
US Census Block: 1000