H D Gruene Canvas Print

canvas prints 1903 antique antique shop architectural features architecture brick building facade gruene historic historic landmark landmark mercantile new braunfels places

photographs 1903 antique antique shop architectural features architecture brick building facade gruene historic historic landmark landmark mercantile new braunfels places

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The Gruene Antique Company building was constructed in 1903 by Henry Gruene as a mercantile center. In the mid 80's it was partially converted for the antique business but it hosts other businesses including Mozies's Bar and Grill. The antique shop also sells gifts and collectibles. This building is a Texas Landmark, located in Gruene Historic District, just across from Gruene Hall. Gruene is in the National Register of Historic Places and has become a visitor attraction as an authentic Texas destination.

I've been a photographer most of my life, starting very young with a Kodak Instamatic camera. There were a few others over some years and in my mid-twenties a Canon EOS 630 (film camera) which I used extensively. Then I quit for a while. Can't say I know why, life happens. Some years ago I decided I would commit to what I knew had long been an important part of my life. It has been good in many ways, mostly because it lets me see the world around me as a place to enjoy and share. There is much that goes on around us that is negative and depressing, to say the least. It lifts my spirits to find other views that show there is much to be grateful for and much that others might find inspiring although they might never get the chance to see...