View of block 10 prior to construction of the 1897 Samusch Building. Friench-Simpson Memorial Library.
News clipping, July 17, 1897, Weimar Mercury. Friench-Simpson Memorial Library
1897 Samusch Building during a parade through downtown. Building is second from left, directly behind the large cowboy. Friench-Simpson Memorial Library.
During another parade,1897 Samusch Building visible in the far left, second building from left. Friench-Simpson Memorial Library.
View of building taken during 1981 flood. Friench-Simpson Memorial Library.
Current view of 1897 Samusch Building.
Another current view of 1897 Samusch Building.
Built in 1897 for owner Isaac Samusch on the east side of the Hallettsville square. It was built in the years following a disastrous fire that destroyed many of the wooden buildings on the square. Through the years, this building served as drugstore, doctor's office, hardware store, sporting goods store, and restaurant. As of 2014, it was purchased by Rita, Inc. and is still in use as El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant.