Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Judith Calderoni-Yturria and Richard Champion House
Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026
1. Judith Calderoni-Yturria and Richard Champion House Marker
Brownsville architects Woolridge and Torres designed this west Brownsville addition home, completed in 1939-40. The one-story bungalow is wood framed with stucco facing, with an arcaded front porch and prominent chimney on its main facade. Many original finishes and features remain intact. The original owners, Richard Champion (1903-1994) and Judith Calderoni-Yturria (1907-2015) were both members of prominent area families and leaders in commercial, social and church activities. Judith lived here until 1997 and was Brownsville's oldest person when she died at age 107.
Erected 2021 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23395.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 25° 55.014′ N, 97° 30.832′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street and Browne Street, on the right when traveling south on West Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1043 W Washington
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Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American Borderlands, in the 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: Hicks-Gregg House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hicks-Lawrence House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brulay House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Church of the Advent (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Church of the Advent (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Church of the Advent (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.
Photographed by Dave W, March 14, 2026
2. Judith Calderoni-Yturria and Richard Champion House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
