Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
McNair House
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023
1. McNair House Marker
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McNair House. . Brownsville architect A.H. Woolridge designed this home in 1937 for Malcolm Prothro (Jack) and Vivian Faust McNair. Jack McNair moved to Brownsville in 1921 to join his brother, Phillip, in a clothing manufacturing business. Jack eventually became sole owner of the company, and McNair Clothing Manufacturing Company grew to become the largest private employer south of San Antonio. The McNair family sold the company to Levi Strauss in 1972. The McNair House is a good local example of Monterey style architecture. Significant features include an L-shaped floor plan, second-story balcony, painted brick exterior, shuttered windows and a low-pitched roof.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2008
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Brownsville architect A.H. Woolridge designed this home in 1937 for Malcolm Prothro (Jack) and Vivian Faust McNair. Jack McNair moved to Brownsville in 1921 to join his brother, Phillip, in a clothing manufacturing business. Jack eventually became sole owner of the company, and McNair Clothing Manufacturing Company grew to become the largest private employer south of San Antonio. The McNair family sold the company to Levi Strauss in 1972. The McNair House is a good local example of Monterey style architecture. Significant features include an L-shaped floor plan, second-story balcony, painted brick exterior, shuttered windows and a low-pitched roof.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2008
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14711.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.
Location. 25° 55.127′ N, 97° 29.86′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. Marker is at the intersection of Sunset Drive and Old Alice Road, on the right when traveling west on Sunset Drive. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 Sunset Drive, Brownsville TX 78520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. The view of the the McNair House and Marker from the street
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023
4. Closeup of the McNair House
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.