Details for Schwarz Building

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5171010115

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Marker Number 10115
Atlas Number 5171010115
Marker Title Schwarz Building
Index Entry Schwarz Building
Address 216 W. Main St.
City Fredericksburg
County Gillespie
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 511917
UTM Northing 3349585
Subject Codes commercial buildings; markets, merchantiles
Marker Year 1981
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Medallion & Plate
Marker Text This limestone commercial building was constructed in 1907 by Charles Schwarz, a prominent early merchant of the area, and his wife Mary. Located on the site of the Louis Dietz home, it included ground floor space for Schwarz' General Merchandise and Dry Goods store and second floor living quarters for his family. The building later housed a variety of businesses and also provided meeting space for local youth groups and a veterans' organization. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
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