Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Brulay House
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023
1. Brulay House Marker
Inscription.
Brulay House. . In 1925, Louis and Inez (Grider) Brulay contracted with prominent Brownsville architect E. Guy Holliday to design a house within the city's first suburb. Louis Brulay was the son of George Brulay, a French native who owned and operated the successful Brulay Sugar Plantation outside of the city. The home's architectural influence follows the Spanish-Mediterranean style, prominent during this time and complementary to the region's climate. Curved archways with Spanish tile accents, white textured stucco and red clay terracotta roof tiles adorn this historic structure.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2016
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In 1925, Louis and Inez (Grider) Brulay contracted with prominent Brownsville architect E. Guy Holliday to design a house within the city's first suburb. Louis Brulay was the son of George Brulay, a French native who owned and operated the successful Brulay Sugar Plantation outside of the city. The home's architectural influence follows the Spanish-Mediterranean style, prominent during this time and complementary to the region's climate. Curved archways with Spanish tile accents, white textured stucco and red clay terracotta roof tiles adorn this historic structure.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2016
Erected 2016 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18453.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 25° 54.772′ N, 97° 30.728′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is at the intersection of West Levee Street and West 6th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Levee Street. The marker is located at the front of house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 West Levee Street, 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. Church of the Advent (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker
2. The view of the Brulay House and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
