Louis A. Machemehl
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Louis A. Machemehl (1881-1952) was a German Texan civic leader. A native of Bellville, Texas, he was a rancher and a land and cattle broker.[1]
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[edit] Early life
Machemehl was the son of Paul Machemehl and grandson of Johann Machemehl. In his adult life, Machemehl was the vice-president of Austin County State Bank, horseman of note, and owner of the 3rd. automobile in Bellville. [1] [2] [3]
[edit] Buildings
In 1920 Machemehl commissioned famed Houston architect, Alfred C. Finn, to design a house for his family in Bellville. The L. A. and Adelheid Machemehl House is a one and one-half story house built in Airplane Bungalow style. The upstairs portion is set behind the large wrap-around porch. The architect's original watercolor rendition and detailed floor plans are in the archives of the Houston Public Library [4] The house is a Texas Historic Landmark of the Texas Historical Commission.[2] The family residence was designed by prominent Houston architect Alfred C. Finn [5]. It was built in 1920 for Machemehl, his wife Adelheid Machemehl (d. 1949), and their five children. The house was a center of social activity for Bellville. The landmark remained in the Machemehl family until 1953.[3]
In 1923 Machemehl built, a now historic, whiteglazed brick building which stands today in downtown Belville. The building's first occupants was the town post office.[4]
[edit] Descendants
Machemehl's son was Charles W. Machemehl, a World War II soldier and civic leader. His grandson is Chuck Machemehl, a prominent rancher, businessman and civic leader in Washington County, Texas. Chuck Machemehl was also a Cleveland Indians pitcher during 1971.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ Texas Historical Commission (1992). Texas Settlement Marker. L.A. and Adelheid Machemehl House. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved on 2007-11-25.
- ^ Texas Historical Commission (1992). Texas Settlement Marker. L.A. and Adelheid Machemehl House. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved on 2007-11-25.
- ^ Some Where in Time Bed and Breakfast. Somewhere In Time B & B. L.A. and Adelheid Machemehl House. Historic Accommodations of Texas. Retrieved on 2007-11-25.
- ^ Bellville Downtown Square Bellville Historical Society
- ^ Chuck Machemehl Sports Illustrated
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