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

S.W. Brooks Residence

Brownsville Heritage Trail

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

1. S.W. Brooks Residence Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Samuel Wallace Brooks designed and built this shingle-style home for himself in 1888. In 1853, Brooks established himself in New Orleans as an architect, builder, and lumber dealer. Brooks moved to this area in 1863. The home was relocated in 1986 and restored for the Big Brothers & Big Sisters of the R.G. Valley.

Spanish:
S.W. Brooks diseño y construyó esta casa en el estilo "shingle style" para si mismo en 1888. La casa fue trasladada a este sitio en 1986 y restaurada como oficina.

Erected by City of Brownsville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 25° 54.223′ N, 97° 30.213′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is on East Saint Charles Street, 0.1 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brooks House (here, next to this marker); Russell-Cocke House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Russell/Cocke House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alonso Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Alonso Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); J.T. Canales (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rock/Gomez House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.

The S.W. Brooks Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 19, 2023

2. The S.W. Brooks Residence and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.