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. 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. It 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.

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: Manautou Residence (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Manautou House (a few steps from this marker); Brownsville High School

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(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 House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The Manautou House and Marker

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

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

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 418 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.