Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Manautou House
Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023
1. Manautou House Marker
Inscription.
Manautou House. . Enrique Manautou (1885-1962) had this residence built for his family in 1925 by Brownsville architect Edward Guy Holliday (1891-1961). A native of Mexico, Manautou became one of the city's most prominent retail merchants and civic leaders. Manautou's family continued to reside in the house after his death. The Brownsville landmark features a hipped tile roof with broad eaves and is a rare Texas example of the Prairie School style of architecture.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
. , 2nd Plaque , Entered in the National Register of Historic Places
Enrique Manautou (1885-1962) had this residence built for his family in 1925 by Brownsville architect Edward Guy Holliday (1891-1961). A native of Mexico, Manautou became one of the city's most prominent retail merchants and civic leaders. Manautou's family continued to reside in the house after his death. The Brownsville landmark features a hipped tile roof with broad eaves and is a rare Texas example of the Prairie School style of architecture.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983
2nd Plaque Entered in the National Register of Historic Places
Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3196.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 25° 54.551′ N, 97° 30.39′ 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 (Business U.S. 77) and Palm Blvd, on the right when traveling north on East Elizabeth Street. The marker is located on the 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 Residence (a few steps from this marker);
3. The view of the Manautou House and Marker from 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 91 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
