Fossati's Delicatessen

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Fossati's Delicatessen
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Fossati's
Location302 S. Main,
Victoria, Texas
Coordinates 28°47′49″N97°0′22″W / 28.79694°N 97.00611°W / 28.79694; -97.00611 Coordinates: 28°47′49″N97°0′22″W / 28.79694°N 97.00611°W / 28.79694; -97.00611
Arealess than one acre
Built1900 (1900)
Architectural style Vernacular commercial
MPS Victoria MRA
NRHP reference No. 91000578
RTHL No. 6547
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 20, 1991
Designated RTHL1987

Fossati's Delicatessen is the oldest deli in Texas [1] and one of the oldest restaurants in the United States. Located in Victoria, Texas, Fossati's was opened in 1882 by Italian immigrant Fraschio ("Frank") Napoleon Fossati. [2] Fossati's was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1991. [3] After over 130 years, Fossati's is still owned and operated by the same family. [4]

Fossati had the current building constructed in 1895 and moved the deli from a nearby downtown location [5] (actually, Fossati's had changed locations several times, and had, at one time or another, been on every corner of the square in downtown Victoria). The current building features double front doors with multi-light transoms. [5]

Over the years, Fossati's has handled imported foods, groceries, and feed and has served as an important gathering place for Victoria's citizens. In addition, many famous musicians have played at the deli, including country music legend Willie Nelson. The deli is often used for political functions as well. Most recently, Texas Governor Rick Perry held a campaign stop in Victoria on August 25, 2010. [6]

In the back room of the deli, known as the Frank Napoleon room, there is a giant bookcase filled with hundreds of cookbooks, many of which have been out of print for 50+ years. Also inside, there is a trench-like area just above the floor surrounding the bar. This is where men used to spit tobacco. Outside of the building there are still metal rings where men used to tie up their horses and come in for a drink.

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References

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  2. Hammonds, Terry (1999). Historic Victoria: An Illustrated History. HPN Books. p. 94. ISBN   1893619028.
  3. "Asset Detail". npgallery.nps.gov. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  4. "Best Sandwich Shop: Fossati's Delicatessen". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  5. 1 2 "Details for Fossati's Delicatessen". atlas.thc.texas.gov. Texas Historical Commission. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
  6. "Governor Perry in Victoria to promote Texas Education on iTunes". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved 2020-05-01.