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Gohmert-Summers House

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Cuero, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 6' 8.814096", -97° 17' 39.479784"
 
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     Typical of prospering 19th century city, this late Victorian house has fine details: imported leaded glass windows, metal lace trim, turned columns, Italian tile. Architect was A. O. Watson, Austin; Contractor, C. A. Fuess of Cuero. Built 1895 for Louis Gohmert (1859-1931) and wife Martha (Binder). Gohmert, who came as a boy from Germany, was secretary-treasurer of Breeden-Runge Wholesale Firm. House has been preserved since 1952 by Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Summers, Jr. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Gohmert-Summers House Historical Marker Location Map, Cuero, Texas