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Fred Schimelpfenig Building

Plano, Collin County

Marker Text

This building was built in 1884 by the Sanger Brothers and was made into the most prosperous dry goods store in Plano by Frederick Schimelpfenig. Schimelpfenig ran the store until the fire of 1895 and was mayor of Plano from 1902-1908. In 1896, J.H. Gulledge bought the building and operated a dry goods business until 1918. In 1946, it was sold to Westway Sportswear and has held subsequent businesses such as Plano furniture, Nooks ‘n Krannies and several tea rooms. The building is a one-story brick mercantile building and retains its original size.

Marker Details

Address 1017 E 15th Street
Location Description
Marker # 17904
Dedicated 2014
Size, Type RTHL medallion & plaque without post
Code commercial buildings; business topics
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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