Historical Marker

Burton Cafe

Historical marker location:
12513 Washington St., Burton, Texas
( Washington St. near intersection with Main, Burton.)
Marker installed: 1992

Built in 1937 by Edward Whitener and Quintus Zwernemann, this cafe has been a popular feature of downtown Burton through the years. Serving as both a cafe and social center for generations, it also included a liquor store at one time. Outdoor bathroom facilities were replaced in 1984. Its simple architectural features include a false front stepped parapet sheathed in metal stamped in a brick pattern.