| Marker Number |
208 |
| Atlas Number |
5259000208 |
| Marker Title |
Arno Schwethelm Building |
| Index Entry |
Schwethelm, Arno, Building |
| Address |
|
| City |
Comfort |
| County |
Kendall |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
508887 |
| UTM Northing |
3315215 |
| Subject Codes |
commercial buildings; design and construction; German immigrants/immigration; markets, merchantiles |
| Marker Year |
1981 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
7th and High Streets, Comfort |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text |
Prominent local merchant Arno Schwethelm had this building constructed in 1916 to house his mercantile business, a leading Hill Country establishment. Designed by L. Harrington of San Antonio and built by stonemason Otto Bartel, it combines the function of a twentieth century commercial structure with the detail of German craftsmanship. Incorporated in the native limestone building are materials from an earlier structure at this site. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981 |
