former Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home (Kitchener, Ontario)

Canada / Ontario / Kitchener / Kitchener, Ontario / King Street West, 621
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Centered around the historic Kaufman House, the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home moved to the King Street West site in 1949, Originally established at 178 South Queen Street in 1925, the funeral home was sold to Texas based Service Corp International, which decided to close the home in 2015.

Successful business man Jacob Kaufman, built the Victorian style mansion in 1897 for $130,000.00. Kaufman made his fortunes in lumber, and later footware with the Kaufman Rubber Company.

The property was purchased on December 31st, 2015 by the Zehr Group which owns the neighbouring retail plaza at 607 King Street West., The company plans to redevelop the 5.1 acre site.
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Coordinates:   43°27'13"N   80°30'8"W
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