​Arno Schwethelm Building

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Marker No: 208

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

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. (1981)

Geographic: 29.967747, -98.907890

Location: ​7th and High Streets, Comfort