Historical Marker
The Gass Schmiede
Historical marker location:
Comfort, Texas
( 8th and High Streets, Comfort)
Marker installed: 1986
This limestone-block building was built in 1890 as a blacksmith shop ("schmiede") for Jacob Gass (1845-1913). Rock mason J. Gottlieb Lorbeer worked on the lower level for almost a year, walking to the job each week from Sisterdale (5 mi. E). The upper level was finished quickly with machinery and was used as a residence. Paul Ingenhuett bought the building in 1903, and his family made it available for a museum and public library in 1932.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986.