History of
209 West Market Street
Kubena - 20 Years
The home was built in 1890 by J. R. Kubena who established his family’s residency in the 1500 square foot home for almost 20 years. J. R. Kubena was a civic leader with a keen sense of obligation serving as a member of the Texas House of representatives, Mayor of Fayetteville, and Secretary of the SPJST Lodge No. 1. In honor of JR Kubena, SPJST named a 182 acre camp in northern Fayette County, Camp Kubena.​​
Kubena Family 1909
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Tschiedel - 80 Years
In 1916, Jos. J. Tschiedel purchased for $2700 the home and land, city lots 49 and 50. Joseph and Bertha had three sons, John, Elo and Edwin. Edwin inherited the family home where his wife, Betty, and one daughter, Joyce, lived. In the 1930s, Edwin Tschiedel began to develop Lot 50 into commercial businesses. Edwin and his wife, Betty, sold hamburgers from the structure currently know as Westside Grocery. Actively involved in the community, Edwin also built and operated a radiator shop, previously located behind Westside Grocery, facing West Bell Street. For over 80 years and three generations, the home remained in the Tschiedel family.
Meinen - 22 Years
​In 1998, Alan and Jane Meinen purchased the Tschiedel home, and an extensive renovation and design project began. To start, a new concrete slab was poured and the original structure was moved and blocked up on the slab. The renovation included enlarging the home to 3,452 square feet with three bedrooms and an elevator added in the new addition. The mantel, fretwork pieces and downstairs bathroom sinks are all antique adding to the history of the home. Exquisite hand-painted murals adorned the walls throughout the home. A gorgeous, welcoming foyer showcased the signature falling vine by Connie Theissen. Connie’s design and talent express a time when we too experienced the “Timeless Grace” of the past. Diagnosed with cancer shortly after the home’s completion, this project was Connie’s last. Her prayers and blessing can be felt as you view her beautiful design details. Outdoors, the beautiful courtyard was designed for entertaining with a water fall and goldfish pond. With no expense spared, the restoration and renovation project was completed in 2003.
Jurecka
209 West Market Street was purchased on September 16, 2020 by the Jurecka family as a gathering place for Allen and Lori Beth and their three sons and their families. On February 1, 2021, Roline’s Guest House was established as a bed and breakfast with the mission of welcoming guests and sharing warm hospitality. In March of 2021, Roline’s first guests were Rebecca and Dan Pauly from Santa Fe, New Mexico who are returning guests every year.
