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1255 E Elizabeth St Brownsville, TX 78520

Historic Name: Yturria Bank Building

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.

Year Built: 1854

Get in Touch	Allan E. Garces, Downtown Manager 956-548-6182 allan.garces@brownsvilletx.gov
Building Size	3,408 (sq ft)
Zoning	General Retail (4C)
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

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Address	1255 E Elizabeth St Brownsville, TX 78520
Lot Size (acres)	0.0882
Official Sq Ft	3,408
Commercial Sq Ft	7,136
Year Built	1854
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 District National Register Historic District DowntownTX area

Survey Recommendations
Stylistic Influences	Border Brick
Survey Recommendations	Not Individually Eligible

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