08/18/2026
Reason #14 we are in Bandera, TX. This was wool and mohair country and still is!
Bandera New Era:
Wool Warehouse Being Remodeled
Work was begun Tuesday morning at the warehouse of the Bandera Co. Ranchmen & Farmers Association, which will greatly enlarge the building. When finished, the structure will be of rock with concrete floors and will be 50x122 feet with basement 50x60 feet. This work is being done for the benefit of the customers, as it will greatly facilitate the showing of wool and mohair to its best advantage and a modern show room is included in the improvements.
The old rock building at the back of the warehouse is being razed and the materials will be used to build the new extension. This work is expected to be completed in about two months and will provide employment for a number of men and the greatest expense will be for labor, only a small part going for new material. M. F. Johnston is supervising the work. A modern loading platform will be built on the southeast side of the building and will be the handiest loading platform in the State.
The building which is being razed was built about 70 years ago and at one time housed the Geo. Hay saloon. The present warehouse was built about 1874 by H. H. Carmichael and George Hay who continued in business there until 1903. It has been used as the warehouse since 1920.