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Historic Faust Hotel and Brewpub celebrates 90 years in New Braunfels
The Faust Hotel first opened Oct. 12, 1929, in New Braunfels. (Courtesy Faust Hotel)
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The Faust Hotel and Brewpub, 240 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, celebrated its 90th anniversary in October. The historic hotel, open since Oct. 12, 1929, incorporates modern amenities with vintage-style guest rooms and features a restaurant and full downstairs bar. 830-625-7791. www.fausthotel.com
By Ian Pribanic
Ian Pribanic covers city government, transportation, business and education news for Community Impact Newspaper in the Keller-Roanoke-Northeast Fort Worth areas. A Washington D.C. native and University of North Texas graduate, Ian was previously an editor for papers in Oklahoma, West Texas and for Community Impact in New Braunfels.
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