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

Manautou Residence

Brownsville Heritage Trail

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Manautou Residence Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This Prairie-style residence was designed by Edward Guy Holliday for Enrique Manautou in 1924. Manautou, a Mexican immigrant of French Alsatian descent, was a major retailer in Brownsville.

Spanish:
La casa fue construida en 1924 en el estilo "Prairie Style" por un diseno de arquitecto E.G:. Holliday para el shenrique man autou el Sr. Manautou, un inmigrante de México de descendencia Frances Alsaciano era un comerciante importante en Brownsville.

Erected by The Manautou Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 25° 54.55′ N, 97° 30.396′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. Marker is at the intersection of East Elizabeth Street and Palm Blvd, on the left when traveling south on East Elizabeth Street. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 East 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. Manautou House (a few steps from this

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marker); a different marker also named Manautou House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brownsville High School (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Brownsville High School (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 Manautou Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The Manautou Residence 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 74 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.