Details for Fred Schimelpfenig Building
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507017904
Data
| Marker Number | 17904 |
| Atlas Number | 5507017904 |
| Marker Title | Fred Schimelpfenig Building |
| Index Entry | Fred Schimelpfenig Building |
| Address | 1017 E 15th Street |
| City | Plano |
| County | Collin |
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| Subject Codes | commercial buildings; business topics |
| Marker Year | 2014 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | RTHL medallion & plaque without post |
| Marker Text | This building was built in 1884 by the Sanger Brothers and was made into the most prosperous dry goods store in Plano by Frederick Schimelpfenig. Schimelpfenig ran the store until the fire of 1895 and was mayor of Plano from 1902-1908. In 1896, J.H. Gulledge bought the building and operated a dry goods business until 1918. In 1946, it was sold to Westway Sportswear and has held subsequent businesses such as Plano furniture, Nooks ‘n Krannies and several tea rooms. The building is a one-story brick mercantile building and retains its original size. |