Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bollack Department Store
-1911-
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
1. Bollack Department Store Marker
(English)
Built in 1911 by the architectural firm H.C. Cooke & Co., for Pauline Bollack, a German immigrant from Bavaria, this three story structure has an attractive ornate fa็ade. At the time, it was one of the largest buildings in town and typified the modern department store. It was restored in 2006 by Francisco and Sara Cermeno.
(Spanish)
Construido en 1911 por la firma arquitect๓nica H.C. Cooke & Co. para Pauline Bollack, una inmigrante alemana de Bavaria, el edificio es de tres pisos y tiene una fachada atractiva y ornamentada. En aquel entonces era una de los edificios mas grandes en la ciudad y ejemplificaba un emporio moderno. Fue restaurado en el 2006 por Francisco y Sara Cerme๑o.
Erected by Brownsville Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 25° 54.054′ N, 97° 29.87′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is on East Elizabeth Street (Business U.S. 77) south of East 12th Street, on the left when traveling
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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: San Romแn Building (a few steps from this marker); San Roman Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Court Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Celaya Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gem/La Joya (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Webb Drug Store (about 300 feet away); The Gem (about 400 feet away); a different
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2018
2. Bollack Department Store (wide view; marker visible on wall, at lower left)
More about this marker. Marker is in the Brownsville Historical Trail series.
Also see . . . Bollack Department Store (1911). Mrs. Bollack arrived in Brownsville by way of New Orleans in 1878 and opened a dry goods store on 12th Street opposite Market Square. She moved to this three story structure when she expanded her business. Her son and several clerks helped run the store which was renowned for good bargains and good service. A variety of commodities were available at the Bollack department store which included dry goods, leather goods, furniture, clocks, hats, ladies apparel, and sewing supplies. (Submitted on January 18, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 926 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
