Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
San Roman Building
-1850-
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
1. San Román Building Marker
Inscription.
Built in 1850 for José San Román, the building is an example of Border Brick architecture. Significant alterations have been made such as the varying height of the street facade. The San Román family occupied it for three generations. From 1912-1932, it served as a gathering sport for residents of all nationalities and was nicknamed the “League of Nations.” , Spanish ,
Built in 1850 for José San Román, the building is an example of Border Brick architecture. Significant alterations have been made such as the varying height of the street facade. The San Román family occupied it for three generations. From 1912-1932, it served as a gathering sport for residents of all nationalities and was nicknamed the “League of Nations.”
Spanish
Construido en 1850 para José San Ramón, el edificio fue diseñado en el estilo de ladrillo regional. El edificio ha sufrido varias alteraciones significativias como la fachada desnivelada de frente. La familia San Román ocupó el edificio por tres generaciones. De 1912-1932, era conocido como 'La Liga de Naciones' pues servía como punto de reunión para los ciudadanos de diferentes nacionalidades.
Erected by Brownsville Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 25° 54.043′ N, 97° 29.859′ W. Marker
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is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is on East Elizabeth Street (Business U.S. 77) south of East 12th Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, near the center of the building, facing Elizabeth Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1245 East Elizabeth Street, Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. Marker is in the Brownsville Historical Trail series.
Regarding San Roman Building. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (1966)
Also see . . . José San Román. During the Union blockade in the Civil War, San Román became a key figure in the contraband trade carried on in Bagdad, Brownsville, and Matamoros.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
2. San Román Buliding (front view from Elizabeth Street; marker visible near center of building)
His firm served as a brokerage house for hundreds of cotton farmers west of the Mississippi River. By 1870 he was considered one of the wealthiest men in South Texas. (Submitted on June 28, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
