David City in Butler County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Schweser's
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 13, 2023
1. Schweser's Marker
The original Schweser's store, founded by George Schweser, was constructed in 1886. George became a prominent businessman in the area, and his sons later joined the company.
The People's Banner in 1895 described the Schweser's Store as the oldest establishment in the city, offering a vast selection of general merchandise.
There was eventually a chain of Schweser's clothing stores located in cities across Nebraska. The David City Schweser's store operated until 1968 and later became Novacek's Department Store. Novacek's closed in 1982. The Schweser's chain itself has since gone out of business. The building currently houses several businesses and an apartment.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 41° 15.23′ N, 97° 7.709′ W. Marker is in David City, Nebraska, in Butler County. It can be reached from the intersection of E Street and North 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is attached to the lamp post at the intersection of E and South 5th Streets. The marker is facing
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and on the prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: To the Pioneers of Butler County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); North Side of the Square (about 300 feet away); Thorpe Opera House (about 500 feet away); T. B. Myers Building (about 500 feet away); Wolfe Building (about 500 feet away); Built in 1900 as The Boston Studio (about 600 feet away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.6 miles away); David City Park & Municipal Auditorium (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in David City.
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 13, 2023
2. Schweser's Building
The marker is on a lamp post off camera to the left in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
