H. L. Giesecke [Cover]

Object/Artifact

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The Lew Anvil Collection

Name/Title

H. L. Giesecke [Cover]

Description

Cover addressed to “H. L. Giesecke / Brenham / Tx." Postmarked "HOCKLEY / SEP 17 / TEX."

Context

This cover was sent during the first ten years of the Hockley post office's existence to a young H.L. Giesecke; who would operate G.F. Giesecke and Brothers Brewery, the second-largest brewery in Texas, from 1874 to 1880.

Category

Discontinued Post Offices (DPOs)
Urbanization, TSHA Categories