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

Kowalski/Dennett House

1893

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Kowalski/Dennett House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1893, designed by S.W. Brooks for Louis and Amelia Kowalski, the house features a distinctive mansard roof characteristic of Second Empire architecture. It has a brick-paved courtyard, and a porch along the street front and side garden. The house was purchased by the Dennett family in 1926.

Spanish:
Construida en 1893, fue diseñada por S.W. Brooks para Louis y Amelia Kowalski. La casa tiene una distinta azotea tipo mansarda indicativa del estilo arquitectónico del segundo imperio. Tiene un patio de pavimentado de ladrillo y un porche que se extiende del frente de la casa al jardín de lado. La familia Dennett compró la casa en 1926.

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 1893.

Location. 25° 54.345′ N, 97° 30.181′ 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 and East 5th Street, on the left

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when traveling south on East Elizabeth Street. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 507 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: Casa Kowalski-Dennett (here, next to this marker); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rock/Gomez House (about 400 feet away); Sacred Heart Church (about 400 feet away); Rock-Gomez Residence (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Sacred Heart Church (about 400 feet away); Original Site of St. Joseph College (about 600 feet away); Barreda House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. Kowalski/Dennett House Marker

of all markers in Brownsville.

The view of the Kowalski/Dennett House from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The view of the Kowalski/Dennett House from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 679 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.