The Gass Schmiede
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Marker No: 5343
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 29.966429, -98.907005
Location: 8th and High Streets, Comfort
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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 (15 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. (1986)
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