Arno Schwethelm Building
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
29.9670° N, 98.9079° W
Where to Find It
7th and High Streets, Comfort
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N 1907 Comfort State Bank Building Comfort
- <0.1 mi SE Peter Joseph Ingenhuett Homestead Comfort
- <0.1 mi SE Comfort Post Office Comfort
- <0.1 mi SE Ingenhuett-Faust Hotel Comfort
- 0.1 mi SE Karger Building Comfort
- 0.1 mi SE Ingenhuett-Karger Saloon Comfort