Brownsville

Historians call Brownsville the second most historical city in the state of Texas.  Brownsville's past is a long and colorful one.  It is the oldest city in South Texas as the first Anglo settlement was established just north of the present city limits in 1771. It was the site of the first battle of the Mexican/American War and the last battle of the Civil War. 

Through the years I have recorded many of the historical buildings and sites in and around this interesting city; a lot of the buildings still exist, many more have been destroyed or simply vanquished with the time.  If you get the chance please review this site again as I will add images when I get the chance to scan them.

Historic Old Fort Brown  /  Shown here is the Fort as it was in 1916 with the troops on the parade ground.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral

One of the oldest remaining structures in Brownsville, Texas; built, 1854-1859 by the French missionaries of the Order of Oblates of Mary Immaculate.  This gothic structure now serves as a Cathedral for the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville.

The image pictured above is from my "From The Top" Collection; a series of smaller sized watercolors of area Churchs and other interesting historical buildings put into full color limited editon prints.

Price framed:  $175.00

I have another  limited edition version that is available hand water colored.  #114-H, 16"x20" paper size, limited to 50 in the edition; almost SOLD OUT, as this is a very popular building.

The Church of The Advent Episcopal

This is another of my small prints available from the "From The Top" collection.

First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church in Brownsville, from the "From The Top" Series.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

This is the tower from the really beautiful and interesting Our Lady of Guadalupe church in Brownsville. In addition to this small print in the series, I have a full color limited edition print of the entire church as seen from the front.

Sacred Heart Church

Another one of the series "From The Top", it also is available in another larger, limited edition, hand water colored version. The larger print, #121-H, is 15"x20" paper size and is almost sold out.  Many young couples are married in this church and a lot of prints are sold as wedding gifts.  If interested in either print, you need to contact the Gallery as this one is very close to being sold out as well.

Catedral de Nuestra Senora del Refugio

This cathedral in Matamoros, Mexico is a also a very beautiful building, both inside and out.  This image shows just one of the two towers.  It was built circa 1825 and still stands at the main plaza in our sister city of Matamoros.  "From The Top" collection.

The Old City Market in Brownsville

Built in 1850-1852, Brownsville's City Hall once served as an open-air marketplace.  This is available as a limited edition, hand water colored print; #116-H, 15"x23" paper size and is very close to being SOLD OUT, if not already.

The Ortiz Grocery Store (La Madrilena)

Originally built in 1892 for use as a grocery store, this building in Brownsville is now restored and serves as offices. Available as a limited edition, hand water colored print, with only 50 in the edition.  #120-H, 13"x20" paper size.