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Charles Brunson (1830-1916), born in Westphalia, Germany, migrated to America in 1845. About 1867 he settled in Columbus, establishing a saloon, which prospered. In 1891 he erected this building, adding adjacent store in 1896. Used as saloon until about 1919, building later had other occupancies. Except for lowering of canopy and some changes in windows, it retains original Victorian style. Allen Wendel has owned this property since 1970.
Brunson Building is a historical marker in Columbus, Colorado County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Colorado County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 129 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.7071, -96.5406 near Columbus. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rosenfield Building (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Brick Store House, Columbus State Bank, and William Menefee.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5089000545. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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