HISTORICAL MARKERS GUIDE: COLORADO COUNTY
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Ehrenwerth-Ramsey-Untermeyer Building Henry M. Ehrenwerth built this two-story commercial structure in 1873-75 of bricks from a local kiln. Designed for his mercantile store, it housed L. G. Smith's Red Elk Saloon and Gambling Hall in the 1880's. In 1896 the building was purchased by James Ramsey, who operated a hardware, implement and undertaking business here. His sons Charles sold the structure in 1925 to the hardware firm of Leo L, F.J. and Emil E. J. Untermeyer. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |