Italian immigrants/immigration; buildings; restaurants; markets, merchantiles
Marker Year
1987
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
302 Main St., Victoria
Private Property
No
Marker Condition
In Situ
Marker Size
Medallion and Plate
Marker Text
In 1882, Italian immigrant Fraschio ("Frank") N. Fossati (1852-1939) opened his first delicatesssen in Victoria at Juan Linn and Main streets. He had this building constructed in 1895 and moved the business to this site. One of the oldest remaining commercial structures in Victoria, it features double front doors with multi-light transoms. Over the years, Fossati's has handled imported foods, groceries, and feed and has served as an important gathering place for Victoria's citizens. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1987
