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. 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. It 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

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address: 611 West Levee Street, 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: Judith Calderoni-Yturria and Richard Champion House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Church of the Advent (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Church of the Advent (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Church of the Advent (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brownsville High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Brownsville High School (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

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

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

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 738 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.