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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
John Reichle General Merchandise (Welcome Store) is a historical marker in Industry, Austin County, dedicated in 1992. It is one of 83 historical markers documented in Austin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 273 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0311, -96.4879 near Industry. The nearest cataloged historic site is Welcome Cemetery #3 (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hackfield Farm, Welcome Cemetery #1, and Welcome Lutheran Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5015002805. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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