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Built in 1848 for J.E. Garey and Company, this structure under subsequent ownership has housed a "drinking house", boutique and was the residence of Brownsville's first mayor, Robert S. Leman. The Gem is an excellent local example of mid-19th century commercial architecture influenced by vernacular traditions. Features include a five-bay facade, second floor balcony with full-length shutters, first floor french doors, and detailed corbelled brickwork.
Gem, The is a historical marker in Cameron County, Texas, dedicated in 1991. It is one of 116 historical markers documented in Cameron County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 194 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 25.8999, -97.4977. The nearest cataloged historic site is San Roman Building (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Stillman, Charles, Home of, Stillman, Charles, Home of, and Stillman, Charles, House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5061005344. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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