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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.
Guerra, Manuel, Store is a historical marker in Roma, Starr County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in Starr County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 134 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.4070, -99.0185 near Roma. The nearest cataloged historic site is Memorial Hospital (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Ramirez Hall, Roma Convent Building, Old, and Garcia Home, Old.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5427003200. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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