Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Juan H. Fernandez Store

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018

1. Juan H. Fernandez Store Marker

Inscription.
Juan H. Fernandez came to America at the age of 14 in 1875 as a ward of his uncle, Jose Fernandez-Toral, a mercantile owner originally from Pendueles, Asturias, Spain. Following in his family’s footsteps, Juan Fernandez opened a store in 1883, constructing a similar structure to his uncle’s store. Juan’s business succeeded, catering to the ranch and farm sector. The complex bears significant features of the classic border brick styling of architecture that was prevalent throughout Mexico in the 19th century. The brick was sourced from a local ranch-fired production, yielded from river clay and baked in kilns called hornillas. In 1921, Fernandez purchased the 6,000-acre Noriega Plantation (Rancho Viejo). Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 2017
Marker is property of the State of Texas

Erected 2017 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18827.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 25° 54.133′ N, 97° 29.807′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in

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Cameron County. It is at the intersection of East Adams Street and East 12th Street, on the right when traveling south on East Adams Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1220 E Adams St, Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Juan H. Fernandez y Hermano Building (here, next to this marker); Vuittonet-St. Joseph's Pharmacy Building (a few steps from this marker); City Hall Annex (within shouting distance of this marker); El Tapiz (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Market and Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Manautou Building (within shouting

Juan H. Fernandez Store Marker (<i>tall view; northeast corner of building; facing Adams Street</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018

2. Juan H. Fernandez Store Marker (tall view; northeast corner of building; facing Adams Street)

distance of this marker); Immaculate Conception Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Juan H. Fernandez Store Building (<i>east side view; marker visible at right corner</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018

3. Juan H. Fernandez Store Building (east side view; marker visible at right corner)

Juan H. Fernandez Store Building (<i>northeast corner view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018

4. Juan H. Fernandez Store Building (northeast corner view)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 852 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 29, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.