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

Brooks House

1888

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. Brooks House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1888 by architect S.W. Brooks as his personal residence, this house is a surviving example of a wooden I-plan house. At the time of its completion, the house's mix of Victorian era stick and shingle styles was considered modern. It was restored in the 1980's when it was moved to its current location.

Spanish:
Construida en 1888 por el arquitecto S.W. Brooks como su residencia personal, esta casa es un ejemplo de una casa hecha de madera con una planta en forma de "I." La arquitectura, considerada moderna en ese tiempo, es una mezcla de los estilos victorianos "stick" y "shingle." Fue restaurada en los 80s cuando se trasladó a esta ubicación.

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 1888.

Location. 25° 54.222′ N, 97° 30.211′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is on East Saint Charles Street 0.1

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miles north of East 7th Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 623 East St Charles 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: S.W. Brooks Residence (here, next to this marker); Russell-Cocke House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanson House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Russell/Cocke House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alonso Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Alonso Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of St. Joseph College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J.T. Canales (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

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

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The Brooks House and Marker

The Brooks House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 19, 2023

3. The Brooks House

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 448 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.