Details for The Gem
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5061005344
Data
| Marker Number | 5344 |
| Atlas Number | 5061005344 |
| Marker Title | The Gem |
| Index Entry | Gem, The |
| Address | 400 E. 13th Street |
| City | |
| County | Cameron |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 650552 |
| UTM Northing | 2865480 |
| Subject Codes | commercial buildings |
| Marker Year | 1991 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 400 East 13th Street; Brownsville |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion |
| Marker Text | 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. |