Brownsville in Cameron County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Juan H. Fernandez Store
Juan H. Fernandez came to America at the age of 14 in 1875 as a ward of his uncle, Jose Fernandez-Toral, a mercantile owner originally from Pendueles, Asturias, Spain. Following in his family’s footsteps, Juan Fernandez opened a store in 1883, constructing a similar structure to his uncle’s store. Juan’s business succeeded, catering to the ranch and farm sector. The complex bears significant features of the classic border brick styling of architecture that was prevalent throughout Mexico in the 19th century. The brick was sourced from a local ranch-fired production, yielded from river clay and baked in kilns called hornillas. In 1921, Fernandez purchased the 6,000-acre Noriega Plantation (Rancho Viejo).
Marker is property of the State of Texas
Erected 2017 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18827.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 25° 54.133′ N, 97° 29.807′ W. Marker is in Brownsville, Texas, in Cameron County. Marker is at the intersection of East Adams Street and East 12th Street, on the right when traveling south on East Adams Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1220 E Adams St, 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. Juan H. Fernandez y Hermano Building (here, next to this marker); City Hall Annex (within shouting distance of this marker); El Tapiz (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Market and Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Manautou Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Immaculate Conception Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Pierre Yves Keralum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Immaculate Conception Cathedral (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownsville.
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