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August Faltin Building
Completed in 1879, the August Faltin Building was constructed to house the general merchandise business of Prussian native Friedrich August Faltin. The Victorian Italianate edifice was designed by prominent San Antonio architect Alfred Giles and built by J. H. Kampmann. A 1907 addition, also designed by Giles, provided second-floor meeting space for local fraternal and civic groups. Today, the structure is recognized as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Before you go
Private property, exterior viewing only.
Good to know
Can visitors go inside the August Faltin Building?
No regular public interior tours are published for the August Faltin Building. The exterior is visible from public sidewalks; check current occupant information if interior access matters.
Where is the August Faltin Building located?
The August Faltin Building is located at the intersection of Main Street and 7th Street in Comfort, Texas.
Why is the August Faltin Building historically significant?
The August Faltin Building is significant as a symbol of early commercial growth in the Texas Hill Country. It is also a notable example of Victorian Italianate architecture designed by prominent architect Alfred Giles.
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