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

Brownsville High School

1916

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Brownsville High School Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1916 and designed by Atlee B. Ayres, this building is an example of Spanish Mediterranean Revival architecture. Starting in 1926, the junior college began to hold classes here until 1948. In 1927-28 a Mission Revival style building was added between the high school and the junior high. It was a high school until 1967 and then became Central Junior High School.

Spanish:
Construida en 1916 en el estilo renacimiento mediterráneo español, la escuela preparatoria fue diseñada por Atlee B. Ayres. En 1926, el colegio preparatorio empezó a ofrecer clases en este sitio y continuo aquí hasta 1948. De 1927-28 un edificio de estilo misión fue construido entre la preparatoria y la secundaria. Los edificios fueron utilizados como escuela preparatorio hasta 1967 cuando se convierto en la escuela secundaria Central Junior High School.

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: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location.

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25° 54.565′ N, 97° 30.413′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. It is at the intersection of West Elizabeth Street and Palm Blvd, on the right when traveling west on West Elizabeth Street. The marker is located at southern corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brownsville TX 78521, 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: First Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Manautou Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Manautou House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Manautou House (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Brownsville High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of the Advent (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Church of the Advent (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The Brownsville High School and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The Brownsville High School and Marker

The view of the Brownsville High School Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The view of the Brownsville High School Marker from across the street

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 665 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.