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

Manautou House

1924

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Manautou House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1924, designed by Edward Holliday for Enrique Manautou, the house is a Texan derivative of the Prairie Style developed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Notable features associated with the style are the projecting eaves of the roof, the blocky shape of the house, the framed bay window with the planter box and the geometric decorative window lattices.

Spanish:
Construida en 1924, la casa fue diseñada por Edward Holliday para Enrique Manautou. Es un derivado Tejano del estilo de la pradera creado por Frank Lloyd Wright. Las características de la casa asociadas con el estilo son las líneas horizontales creadas por los aleros sobresalientes, las azoteas planas, el jardinero en la ventana y la agrupación geométrica de las ventanas.

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

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Frank Lloyd Wright series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 25° 54.562′ N, 97° 30.387′ W. Marker is in

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Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. It is at the intersection of Palm Blvd and East Elizabeth Street, on the right when traveling north on Palm Blvd. The marker is located on the northern corner of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 E Elizabeth 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: A different marker also named Manautou House (a few steps from this marker); Manautou Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Brownsville High School (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Brownsville High School (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church

The Manautou House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The Manautou House and Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of the Advent (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Church of the Advent (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The view of the side of the Manautou House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The view of the side of the Manautou House and Marker

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 279 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.