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| OWNERS: William A. Schwarz, Lina Oppermann, White, Ball, Borgman. | ADDITION: Kernaghan LOT: #41 | DATE: c1876 Style/Period: Pioneer German |
| BUILDERS: John F. Stendebach | CONSTRUCTED OF: Rock | DESCRIPTION: One and one-half story chiseled limestone blocks; outside stairs to loft. Alterations: Newer fireplace, attached wood addition. New shutters; standing seam tin roof. |
HISTORY: This lot was part of property which Johann
F. Stendebach
bought when he arrived in the area in 1875. The Lot #41 was sold
several times before William
Schwarz purchased it and build his home. His daughters, remember
that, "By 1900 William
Schwarz and his family were living in the rock house at 911 S. Main
Street, Boerne. It is said
to have been built by him with the help of relatives and friends.
There were three rooms on the
bottom floor, bedroom, kitchen and dining room. The attic was
finished later, with an outside
stairway. Mrs. Ruhnke and Mrs. Pechacek still remember their
cousins coming in from the
country and changing clothes there for parties and dances.
Well-drilling was still his listed
occupation (1900 census) though he was much sought-after as a
builder and rock mason.
Schwarz was elected Marshall of the City of Boerne in 1914."
His home was a rare example of Sunday House
architecture in Boerne
Source: Boerne Public Library files
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