The Comparette House is, since 1979, a Recorded Texas Landmark, one of the earliest such in Kerr County. It currently sits vacant. Our visitor reported it is being vandalized.
Built in 1890 by S. W. and Laura Smith, this two-story Victorian at 1001 Jefferson Street was later the home of D. H. Comparette, organizer and manager of the Kerrville Telephone Company. The Comparette family owned it from 1905 to 1977. More recently it was"Joe's Jefferson Street Cafe" and now stands vacant. It was rezoned in 2011 and has been proposed for conversion to apartments. The property is now for sale. It sits on the edge of both commercial and residential areas. This lovely house is a very grand house by Kerrville standards. It features fish-scale siding, Queen Anne porches, decorative facade, and gables. I hope someone--soon--will come along who will take it on and restore it.
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| 1988- Kerr County Historical Commission collection |
I'm worried about this lovely old home, too! I've often thought if someone would buy this house and the Tivy Hotel next door (which is also for sale), the two buildings together would make a great setting for a special events center/historical park.
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