EAGLE LAKE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE

EAGLE LAKE, TX

The Eagle Lake Preservation Alliance (ELPA) is a non-profit organization located in Eagle Lake, Texas. Its primary goal is to preserve and maintain the natural resources and environment in and around Eagle Lake, which is located in Colorado County. The lake is an important habitat for a wide range of species, including birds, fish, and reptiles.

ELPA was established in 2017 by a group of concerned citizens who recognized the need for a dedicated organization to protect the lake and its ecosystem. The organization is run by a board of directors and staffed by volunteers who work tirelessly to achieve its goals.

ELPA's main activities include water quality monitoring, shoreline stabilization, and habitat restoration. The organization also provides educational resources and hosts community events to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the lake and its surrounding environment.

In addition to its conservation efforts, ELPA works closely with local and state government officials to promote policies that support environmental sustainability and protect the lake and its inhabitants.

Overall, the Eagle Lake Preservation Alliance is a crucial organization in the fight to protect the natural environment in and around Eagle Lake, Texas. Its efforts have helped to ensure the continued health and well-being of the lake and its surrounding ecosystem for generations to come.

EAGLE LAKE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in EAGLE LAKE TX. US MID #8404801968

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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 &quot;My Place,&quot; 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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EAGLE LAKE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE
PO BOX 331
EAGLE LAKE
TX
77434

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MID #	8404801968
Name	EAGLE LAKE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	760652361
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201312
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	29.584903, -96.332893
CODES	FIPS State Code: 48 FIPS County Code: 089 US Census Tract: 750100 US Census Block: 1009