| Marker Number |
5343 |
| Atlas Number |
5259005343 |
| Marker Title |
The Gass Schmiede |
| Index Entry |
Gass Schmiede |
| Address |
|
| City |
Comfort |
| County |
Kendall |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
508972 |
| UTM Northing |
3315069 |
| Subject Codes |
manufacturing; commercial buildings; livery stables; museums; design and construction; German immigrants/immigration |
| Marker Year |
1986 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
8th and High Streets, Comfort |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text |
This limestone-block building was built in 1890 as a blacksmith shop ("schmiede") for Jacob Gass (1845-1913). Rock mason J. Gottlieb Lorbeer worked on the lower level for almost a year, walking to the job each week from Sisterdale (5 mi. E). The upper level was finished quickly with machinery and was used as a residence. Paul Ingenhuett bought the building in 1903, and his family made it available for a museum and public library in 1932. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986 |
