Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
City Hall Annex
El Tapiz
Built before 1914, this commercial building served in turn as the Park Hotel and then as the Plaza Hotel. Later, the building housed several retail stores. In 1987, the City of Brownsville remodeled the building for office use and provided a new entrance. Features include pilasters, corner quoins and a decorative cornice.Este edificio fue construido antes de 1914. Fue restaurado en 1987.
Erected by City of Brownsville.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 25° 54.146′ N, 97° 29.828′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker can be reached from East Adams Street south of East 11th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the building's Market Plaza entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1150 E Adams St, Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. El Tapiz (here, next to this marker); Juan H. Fernandez y Hermano Building (within shouting distance
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2. El Tapiz
The building as viewed from East 12th Street at Market Square Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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