Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
McDavitt Building
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 19, 2026
1. McDavitt Building Marker
Brownsville produce grower, wholesaler and shipper William Early McDavitt (1876-1955) commissioned this commercial building in 1927. Harlingen architect Stanley Walters Bliss (1896- 1972) designed its stucco over hollow tile exterior, clay tile roof and expanses of plate glass for natural light. In 1940, it was purchased by the Sweeney Family, who operated the Brownsville Coca-Cola Bottling Co. plant in the building. In later years, various retail businesses occupied lease spaces. The building has remained a distinctive example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in Brownsville.
Erected 2023 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23929.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 25° 54.175′ N, 97° 29.934′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. It is in the Mitte Cultural District. It is at the intersection of East Washington Street and E 10th Street, on the left when traveling east on East Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near
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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: U.S. Federal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named U.S. Federal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Fire Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Majestic Theatre (about 300 feet away); Old City Library (about 300 feet away); Whitman's Store (about 400 feet away); San Fernando Buildings (about 500 feet away); Miguel Fernandez Hide Yard (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 19, 2026
2. McDavitt Building and marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
