New Braunfels in Comal County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Plumeyer Bakery Building
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 16, 2019
1. Plumeyer Bakery Building Marker
Inscription.
Plumeyer Bakery Building. . In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this site was home to two drugstores and a bakery. In 1913, Kathinka Clemens constructed this building to serve as a bakery for A.C. and Helen Plumeyer, who used the second floor as a residence. Known also as City Bakery, the business operated until 1926. Various businesses later occupied the building, including the B&B Poll Parrot Bootery and Mode-O-Day. From 1928 to 1959, the second floor housed offices of physicians A.J. Hinman and H.E. Karbach. The brick commercial structure exhibits influences of Craftsman design. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2005. , (Supplemental Plaque) , New Braunfels Art League, a non-profit organization purchased this property in 1990. With the help of many, it has been renovated as a cultural arts center.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this site was home to two drugstores and a bakery. In 1913, Kathinka Clemens constructed this building to serve as a bakery for A.C. and Helen Plumeyer, who used the second floor as a residence. Known also as City Bakery, the business operated until 1926. Various businesses later occupied the building, including the B&B Poll Parrot Bootery and Mode-O-Day. From 1928 to 1959, the second floor housed offices of physicians A.J. Hinman and H.E. Karbach. The brick commercial structure exhibits influences of Craftsman design.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2005
(Supplemental Plaque)
New Braunfels Art League, a non-profit organization purchased this property in 1990. With the help of many, it has been renovated as a cultural arts center.
Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13810.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 29° 42.088′ N, 98° 7.55′ W. Marker is in New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal County. Marker is on West San Antonio Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 239 West San Antonio Street, New Braunfels TX 78130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
