Comanche in Comanche County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Brightman Building

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2024

1. Brightman Building Marker

Inscription. On December 29, 1873 this vacant lot was transferred from a Mr. Wright to the International Organization of Odd Fellows. It was then sold by the I.O.O.F. represented by Barnes and Wright to Redden and Turner on August 11, 1874. Redden sold the property to a Mr. Paine on December 30, 1889. Paine and Turner then borrowed the money from Southern Home & Loan to construct this building in 1891. Turner then donated a 5/8 interest to F.E. Adams, a local banker in 1898. Then a Mr. Dunlap transferred the remaining interest to O.O. Brightman in January 1911. O.O. Brightman transferred this interest to F.E. Adams the banker in August 1911. When F.E. Adams went bankrupt, he reportedly was faced by an angry O.O. Brightman with a gun, decided to deed this building and the Victorian home below to Mr. Brightman. O.O. Brightman's son Oswald owned and operated a Whites Auto Store in the building for many years. This beautiful Queen Ann home can still be seen today just up the street at Houston and Walcott.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1911.

Location. 31° 53.91′ N, 98° 36.308′ W. Marker is in Comanche, Texas, in Comanche County. It is at the intersection of North Houston Street and West Grand Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Houston Street. The marker is located at the corner entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N Houston St, Comanche TX 76442, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and

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one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Huett Building and Carrera Glass (a few steps from this marker); The Comanche Chief (within shouting distance of this marker); Greene Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chilton-Harelik Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal King (within shouting distance of this marker); Ritz Theater Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Durham Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Longhorn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Comanche.

Entrance to the Brightman Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 12, 2024

2. Entrance to the Brightman Building and Marker

The view of the Brightman Building and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

3. The view of the Brightman Building and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.