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

Inscription. 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. It 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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 Sunset Drive, 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: Hinojosa House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Porter Cottage (approx. 0.3 miles away); Potters Field (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jose Fernandez (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jose Celaya (approx. 0.7 miles away); Andres Cueto (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jose Crixell (approx. 0.7 miles away); James B. Wells (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

National Register of Historic Places Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. National Register of Historic Places Plaque

The view of the the McNair House and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The view of the the McNair House and Marker from the street

Closeup of the McNair House image. Click for full size.

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 1,412 times since then and 110 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.