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Augustine Celaya House

Brownsville, Cameron County

Marker Text

Built in 1904, this Late Victorian home exhibits features of the Italianate and Queen Anne styles of architecture. Owners Augustine and Laura Celaya designed the home, which became prominent in the social and civic life of the city. Features of the house, which remained in the Celaya Family for generations, include polygonal bays, a two-story inset curvilinear porch, a transom over the front door, and hood mouldings over the doors and windows.

Marker Details

Address 500 E. St. Francis St.
Location Description 500 E. St. Frances Street, Brownsville.
Marker # 239
Dedicated 1988
Size, Type 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion
Code houses, residential buildings; law, lawyers; Italianate; Queen Anne (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 25.90449, -97.505374

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