Comfort in Kendall County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Arno Schwethelm Building
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2020
1. Arno Schwethelm Building Marker
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
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 208.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 29° 58.019′ N, 98° 54.471′ W. Marker is in Comfort, Texas, in Kendall County. It is at the intersection of High Street and 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Comfort TX 78013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1907 Comfort State Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ingenhuett-Faust Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Dan and Frances Holekamp (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Karger Building (about 300 feet away); Ingenhuett-Karger Saloon (about 300 feet away); Comfort Community Theatre (about 300 feet away); The Founding Freethinkers (about 500 feet
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Also see . . . Comfort Heritage Foundation. (Submitted on September 9, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2020
2. Arno Schwethelm Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
