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

Lusena House

Circa 1850

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Lusena House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built circa 1850 the Lusena House is one of the oldest wooden houses in Brownsville. The historical significance of the house was discovered when it was scheduled to be razed. It was then moved to the Cueto/Nueva Libertad Complex where it was restored in 1999-2000 by Larry Lof and a team of carpenters and interns from the university's restoration carpentry program.

Spanish:
Construida cerca 1850, la casa Lusena es una de las casas hechas de madera más antiguas en Brownsville. Su importancia histórica fue descubierta cuando estaba programada para ser arrasada. La casa fue trasladada al Complejo Cueto/Nueva Libertad donde fue restaurada de 1999-2000 por Larry Lof y un equipo de carpinteros y estudiantes del programa de restauración y carpintería de la universidad.

Erected by City of Brownsville, Brownsville Heritage Complex, Preserve America and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 25° 54.153′ N, 97°

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29.651′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. Marker is on East Madison Street, 0.1 miles east of East 13th Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located in the front yard of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1325 E Madison 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. La Nueva Libertad/Cueto Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Webb-Martinez House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cueto Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oblates of Mary Immaculate (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); M.H. Cross Building (about 500 feet away); Cross Building (about 500 feet away); Old County Jail / Fernandez Building (about 600 feet away); Old Cameron County Courthouse/Dancy Building (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The Lusena House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The Lusena House and Marker

The Lusena House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The Lusena House

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.