Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Church of the Advent

1926

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Church of the Advent Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built 1926-1927 by Scottish architect Thomas McLaren, the church is an example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style applied to an ecclesiastical property. It features a domed tower, barrel tile roof and curvilinear parapet. It is the third structure built for the congregation, which is one of the earliest Episcopal congregations organized in Texas.

Spanish:
Construida 1926-1927 por el arquitecto escocés Thomas McLaren, la iglesia es arquitectura del estilo colonial renacimiento español en la forma eclesiástica. Tiene una torre con cúpula, techo de tejas de cañón y un parapeto curvilíneo. Es el tercer edificio construido para la congregación quien es una de las primeras congregaciones episcopales establecidas en Tejas.

Erected by City of Brownsville, Brownsville Heritage Complex, Preserve America and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 25° 54.609′ N, 97° 30.459′ W. Marker is in Brownsville

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, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. Marker is at the intersection of West Elizabeth Street (Business U.S. 77) and West 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on West Elizabeth Street. The marker is located on the front of the church by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 West Elizabeth 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. A different marker also named Church of the Advent (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Church of the Advent (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away); Brownsville High School (about 400 feet away); Old Brownsville High School (about 400 feet away); Manautou House (about 500 feet away); Manautou Residence (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The Church of the Advent and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The Church of the Advent and Marker

The Church of the Advent image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The Church of the Advent

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.