2019 Spring Remembrances Newsletter1
Remembrances
Newsletter of the Schertz
Historical Preservation
Committee
Spring Edition
2019
The Committee will see the departure of a long-time and valued member of its
ranks this coming quarter as David Lynch departs our membership. We will be
looking for a person having an interest in the preservation of Schertz history to
replace David. Call upon us if you are a Schertz resident and have an interest.
The Committee’s Annual Report to City Council was delivered on February
5th. All 2018 goals were successfully met except one, which remains pending City
Council Main Street Committee action. The Committee goals for 2019 are
outlined in the report. Interested parties can request a copy of the Annual Report
by replying to this email communication.
Remembrances Special Edition Articles 2019-2 was published and is
attached to the newsletter.
The video project undertaken by the consultant/marketing firm of
LOOKTHINKMAKE and titled “Schertz Now and Then” was the featured
presentation at the March 6, 2019 Schertz Heritage/History Open House held at
the Schertz Library. The video records the historical development of the City of
Schertz from its early beginnings until present. The video project was sponsored
by Crossvine Development Corp. which has its residential development project
south of the City along Hwy 1518. The Committee exhibited historic photos of
early Schertz and participated in a panel discussion following the video
presentation. We enrolled more than a dozen new subscribers to our newsletter
and special edition articles.
The Committee has submitted its nomination for Heritage Neighborhood status
for the former community of Comal Settlement, now a part of North Schertz. The
area is one of the earliest settlements occupied by original immigrants
accompanying the “Nobleman’s Society for the Protection of Germans in Texas”
(aka “Mainzer Adelsverein”) of the New Braunfels area in the mid-19th century.
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Two Real Estate Offices (Simmons Realty & Cook Realty) have introduced
historic Schertz photo displays within the interiors of their respective facilities.
The photo displays were furnished by the Cibolo Valley Community Museum
Association. Soon the newly constructed Staybridge Hotel along Schertz Parkway
will add Schertz historic photos to its décor.
The Committee participated in the Schertz Volunteer Fair on April 11,
2019. There were numerous early Schertz historic photographs on display as
well as a Fiesta poster display.
The Schertz history books (narrative and photo book) remain on sale at
the Schertz Visitors Center, the Schertz Public Library, and at City Hall (Water
Dept.).
Committee exhibit at Schertz Heritage/History Open House March 6, 2019
Committee exhibit table at Schertz Volunteer Open House April, 11, 2019
L to R: Sue Boissonneault, Elizabeth Strong & Brenda Dennis