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

Casa Kowalski-Dennett

Brownsville Heritage Trail

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Casa Kowalski-Dennett Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Spanish:
La casa mansarda frances fue construida en 1893 para Louis y Amelia Kowalski por S.W. Brooks, disenador de varios edificios públicos. Louis Kowalski, agente aduanal, fue tesorero del condado de cameron y posteriormente oficial de la secretaria del distrito. Presto su servicio al condado por mas de 40 anos. Tambien prominentes en el area fueron Jesse y Mary Dennett, quienes compraron la casa en 1926.Dedicated by Dr. Mrs. Charles L. Rogers to George Charles Sherson Rogers

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 25° 54.344′ N, 97° 30.178′ 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 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.

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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: Kowalski/Dennett House (here, next to this marker); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sacred Heart Church (about 400 feet away); Rock/Gomez House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Sacred Heart Church (about 400 feet away); Rock-Gomez Residence (about 400 feet away); Original Site of St. Joseph College (about 500 feet away); Barreda House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. Casa Kowalski-Dennett Marker

The view of Casa Kowalski-Dennett and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The view of Casa Kowalski-Dennett and Marker 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 214 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.