1255 E Elizabeth St 

Brownsville , TX 78520

Historic name: Yturria Bank Building (built 1854)

About This Property

Built by Matamoros and Brownsville entrepreneur Francisco Yturria, the bank was the first local private 
financial institution established south of San Antonio and Corpus Christi.

Get in touch

Miriam C. Suarez, Downtown District Manager
956-548-6156
miriam.suarez@brownsvilletx.gov
Total Building Size (sq ft): 3,408
Zoning: General Retail (4C)
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Located in a Local District (Contributing)
• Not a Local Landmark
• Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits
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Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed
Lot Size (acres) 0.0882
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 3,408
Total Commercial Units
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 7,136
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1854
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date January 25th, 2007
Parcel Number 27917
Subdivision Inner City
Legal Description LOT SE 32'X120' OF 13 BLK 63 BROWNSVILLE ORIGINAL TOWNSITE (VOL 5 PG 13 MRCC)
Located Within
  • Main Street Brownsville District
  • Central Brownsville National Register Historic District
  • DowntownTX area

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Border Brick
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
Survey Date
Modification Type