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Manuel Guerra Home and Store

Roma, Starr County

Marker Text

German architect Heinrich Portscheller (1840-1915) built this modified classic-revival structure for Manuel Guerra (1856-1915) in 1884. Early local example of sand-struck, hand-cast brick construction. Once used as residence and store, it remains in Guerra family.

Marker Details

Address Main Plaza and Portsheller St.
Location Description Main Plaza and Portsheller Street, Roma.
Marker # 3200
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code commercial buildings; Classical Revival (architectural style); design and construction; German immigrants/immigration; markets, merchantiles
Latitude, Longitude 26.405502, -99.01851

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