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

Cisneros Residence

Brownsville Heritage Trail

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Cisneros Residence Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This Spanish colonial revival home was built in 1925-26 by Jose Colunga for Jose Cisneros. Mr. Cisneros closely supervised its construction features include classical columns and Spanish colonial revival elements such as corbeled brickwork and clay roof tiles.

Spanish:
Esta casa fue construida en 1925-26 por José Colunga para José Cisneros. Los detalles incluyen columnas clásicas y elementos del estilo renacimiento colonial espanol.

Erected by City of Brownsville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 25° 54.435′ N, 97° 30.113′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. Marker is at the intersection of East Adams Street and East 5th Street, on the left when traveling south on East Adams Street. The marker is located on the northwest corner of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 451 East Adams 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

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. Cisneros House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Cisneros House (a few steps from this marker); Tijerina House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cavazos/Truss House (about 600 feet away); Cavazos House (about 600 feet away); Cavazos-Truss Residence (about 600 feet away); Daisy Starck (about 600 feet away); Emilio Forto (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The view of the Cisneros Residence and Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The view of the Cisneros Residence and Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.