Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cisneros House
Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023
1. Cisneros House Marker
Local architect Josι Golunga (1882-1946) built this house for businessman Josι A. Cisneros, Sr. (1887-1963). A hallmark example of the Spanish Colonial Revival style when completed in 1926, the structure's current eclectic appearance dates to 1933, when a Classical Revival porch was added. Original Spanish Colonial Revival elements, such as tiled pent awnings, remain. Owned by Mr. Cisneros until 1945, the house was purchased by the family again in 1979.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 866.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 25° 54.436′ N, 97° 30.109′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. It 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 along the front wall of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 451 East Adams Street, Brownsville TX 78520,
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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: Cisneros Residence (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.
Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023
2. The Cisneros House and Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
