White Oak Bayou near Beauchamp Springs – Houston TX (c. 1880-1890)

 

The Schmitz Vineyard, founded by Balthasar Schmitz (1830-1882),  was located along White Oak Bayou near Houston Ave.  Schmitz came to Houston via New York from Cologne, Germany and after his death his wife Theresa (1830-1924) ran the vineyard for a few years.

 

c. 1879:

 

c. 1880

 

c. 1885

 

1890 – approximate location of vineyard

 

2013 – approximate location of vineyard