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Richard E. and Ella Sodke Kloepper House

New Braunfels, Comal County

Marker Text

Texas native Richard E. Kloepper and Ella Sodke married in 1906, the same year construction began on this house. A prominent local businessman, Richard was a founding member of New Braunfels State Bank, and of the local First Federal Savings and Loan Association. The couple moved from the house with their only son, Kermit, in 1911. A subsequent owner was Albert Voss, whose family lived here for many years. The Queen Anne home, built of longleaf pine, retains much of its original detailing, including porch spindle frieze, decorative shingling, and a bracketed window hood on the front projecting wing.Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-2003

Marker Details

Address 492 E. Main St.
Location Description
Marker # 14620
Dedicated 2003
Size, Type RTHL medallion and plate
Code Queen Anne (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings; women
Latitude, Longitude 29.712586, -98.116332

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