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Alta Vista Apartments

Port Isabel, Cameron County

Marker Text

Constructed in 1931 for the Gaskill-Hodgson Company, this Mediterranean Style structure is the oldest apartment building in Port Isabel. A survivor of numerous coastal storms and hurricanes, the complex originally consisted of three each one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and efficiency apartments. Prominent features of the two-story stucco building include its asymmetrical massing, arched-entry porches, covered balconies, and red tile roof. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1988

Marker Details

Address 700 Polk St
Location Description 700 Polk Street, Port Isabel.
Marker # 132
Dedicated 1988
Size, Type Medallion & Plate 16 x 12"
Code buildings; Mediterranean (architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 26.077685, -97.214149

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