History behind a former motor court and motel in Seguin, Texas explored.

Located on the South Side of Seguin, Texas was once a former motor court and motel facility. Not much history is known about this former motor court and motel or can be discovered. The name for the former motor court and hotel cannot be found anywhere online or offline. This news article will attempt to explain the history behind the former motor court and motel.

The existing Spanish architecture styled building was built in 1946 as a one story stucco house structure on concrete block. Wood was used for the floor covering. Exteriors were built using masonry. Construction for the house was completed in 1948 on 1.25 acres of land. David T Greer was the first owner of the property according to a will from Guadalupe CAD. (Ref: https://propaccess.trueautomation.com/clientdb/Property.aspx?prop_id=38282&year=2019, Guadalupe CAD)

The motor court had begun operating in 1950. A motel was opened later in the 1950s. Pecan trees were planted sometime during that decade. (Ref: https://www.xome.com/commercial-for-sale/947-S-Austin-Seguin-TX-78155-269927732)

Improvements were made to the house structure by the end of the 2000s decade. The roof was replaced in 2008. (Ref: https://www.trulia.com/p/tx/seguin/947-s-austin-st-seguin-tx-78155--2110042099)

Motovo listed the house for sale in 2012 as a single family house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. (Ref: https://www.movoto.com/seguin-tx/947-s-austin-st-seguin-tx-78155-401_943758/)

David T Greer deeded the land to Jeanne M Schnuriger and John L Schnuriger via a warranty deed on the date of 6/15/2012. Both Jeanne M Schnuriger and John L Schnuriger were given full ownership rights as well as mineral rights the same year. (Ref: Guadalupe CAD Deed No. 12-011608)



Jeanne M Schnuriger and John L Schnuriger are now looking to sell the property for a price of $180,000. They have looking to sell this land property for the past 4 years. The property is now fenced off with a chain link fence. (Ref: https://commercial.century21.com/listing/947-s-austin-seguin-tx-78155-REN004294809)

This former motor court and motel is located at 947 South Austin Street, Seguin, Texas, US 78155.