Photo Essay: Historic Fredericksburg

Vereins Kirche. Fredericksburg, Texas.

The former White Elephant Saloon, built in 1888. Downtown Frederickburg.

White Oak School, circa 1920. On the grounds of the Pioneer Museum.

White Oak Sign. (A modern addition)

Chalkboard with German phrase. Something about work…

Wagons at the Pioneer Museum.

For more information on the Pioneer Museum, Vereins Kirche, and the White Oak School, visit the Pioneer Museum website.

Fredericksburg Texas Informant | September 17, 2010 at 4:05 pm

My German is rusty, but I think the saying means "Work makes living better, laziness weakens the limbs." The word "süβ" stumps me, though
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Josh | September 28, 2010 at 9:57 am

süß is sweet.

Work makes life sweet, laziness weakens the limbs.
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wanderingoff | September 28, 2010 at 10:15 am

Thanks to both of you for translating!
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