City of a PrinceOur first mural, City of a Prince, portrays the founding of New Braunfels and was dedicated on March 21, 1999 commemorating the arrival of the settlers in 1845. It is painted by Texas Senate honored muralist and historian Clinton Baermann and is located on the building at the corner of West San Antonio Street and Castell Av-enue one block from the main plaza.

Lindheimer-Father of Texas BotanyThe Lindheimer mural, featuring the Father of Texas Botany, was painted by San Anto-nio mural artist, Alex Brochon. The mural was dedicated on May 21, 2001 in celebration of Lindheimer’s 200th birthday and to honor his botanical achievements with well over 50 plants bearing his name as well as starting the community’s first German newspaper, that, although in English, still exists today. It is located at 165 S. Seguin Avenue, one half block from the main plaza.

Lure of the SpringsOur third mural, overlooking the pristine waters of the Comal River, is Lure of the Springs. This mural chronicles the history and eternal beauty of the Comal springs and river from prehistoric times to the development of Landa Industries. Also painted by Clinton Baermann, it was dedicated on October 8, 2004 and is located on the Parks and Recreation building at the entrance of Landa Park.

Spass und Gemutlichkeit Food, fun and festivity is celebrated in the Spass and Gemutlich-keit mural painted by local artist, Brent McCarthy. It pays tribute to the beloved Krause’s Cafe, a locals gathering place for over 60 years, as well as New Braunfels’ rich tradition of sausage, bread, beer and wine. Dedicated on April 19, 2007, it is located on Krause Strasse, next to the City of a Prince mural.

Windows inst WurstfestThe Windows into Wurstfest mural pays homage to the 10 days of the ultimate salute to sausage, beer and music. Our 5th mural, painted by local artist Brent McCarthy, provides a glimpse into the fun, food and festivities during this once a year German tradition. It is located on Elizabeth Avenue near one of the Wurstfest entrances and was dedicated on October 18, 2010, Wustfest’s 50th year celebration.

Hermann Seele The Soul of New BraunfelsHermann Seele, the Soul of New Braunfels, was selected due to his di-verse contribution to the community as well as being the colony’s first teacher in 1845. Located on the building at 146 North Castell Avenue, this mural depicts Seele’s life in five tiled panels. Original paintings were first created by Brent McCarthy, scanned and enlarged over 300% by Dan Tharp, transferred onto 8X8 inch bisque tiles, kiln fired three times at 1800 degrees and installed by Kevin Acker. This mural was dedicated on October 28, 2012.

Prince Carl BronzeThe life-size bronze statue of Prince Carl was created by local artist Paul Tadlock. Born July 27, 1812, Prince Carl of Solms Braunfels, was not just a German prince but a military officer in both the Austrian army and cavalry who sought adventure and new worlds to explore. As commissioner general of the first colony that the society, known as the Adlesverein, proposed to establish in Texas, he arrived on Texas soil on July 1, 1844. Subsequently, in 1845, Prince Carl purchased 1,265 acres on the Guadalupe River, including the Comal Springs, where he established the colony of New Braunfels, Texas on March 21, 1845. The statue was dedicated on Prince Carl’s 200th birthday on July 27, 2012 and stands guard in front of the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center located at 390 South Seguin Avenue.

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