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John Reichle General Merchandise (Welcome Store)

Industry, Austin County

Marker Text

Originally operated by the John Reichle Family, this store opened about 1890. Damaged by a storm about 1900, the original 2-story building was changed to its current 1-story configuration with asymmetrical front gables, a full-width porch, and exterior walls that are a combination of horizontal siding and vertical board and batten siding. The business was acquired by the Clemons S. Faist family in 1964, and renamed Welcome Store. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1992

Marker Details

Address 12528 FM 109
Location Description from Industry, take FM 109 north about 4 miles
Marker # 2805
Dedicated 1992
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code commercial buildings; markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 30.029472, -96.487875

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