San Agustin de Laredo Historic District

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San Agustin de Laredo Historic District
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San Agustin de Laredo Historic District was named after the San Agustin Cathedral
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San Agustin de Laredo Historic District
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San Agustin de Laredo Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by Grant and Water Sts., Convent and San Bernardino Aves., Laredo, Texas
Coordinates 27°30′7″N99°30′19″W / 27.50194°N 99.50528°W / 27.50194; -99.50528 Coordinates: 27°30′7″N99°30′19″W / 27.50194°N 99.50528°W / 27.50194; -99.50528
Area23.9 acres (9.7 ha)
Built1872 (1872)
ArchitectSantos Benavides, Don Jose Reyes Ortiz
Architectural style Greek Revival, Mission/Spanish Revival
NRHP reference # 73001983 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 19, 1973
The St. Agustine Parochial School existed at the San Agustin Historical District in front of the San Agustin Plaza from 1927-1976. The structure, adjacent to San Agustin Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic educational center. Former parochial school building in Laredo, TX IMG 1771.JPG
The St. Agustine Parochial School existed at the San Agustin Historical District in front of the San Agustin Plaza from 1927-1976. The structure, adjacent to San Agustin Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic educational center.

The San Agustin de Laredo Historic District is a historical district that covers what was once the original city of Laredo, Texas that was established by Don Tomás Sánchez. Today, the district is located in Downtown Laredo. The San Agustin District is home to San Agustin Cathedral (which the district's named after) and to the Republic of the Rio Grande Capitol. Most of the district's streets are made from bricks. Most of the buildings in the district reflect Spanish and Mexican influences and are made from masonry. The district is considered the last example of Spanish Colonization of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The San Agustin de Laredo Historic District is registered in the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. Its historic significance is Architecture and Engineering. Its architectural style is Mission, Spanish Revival, and Greek Revival. [2] [3]

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Map of the San Agustin Historical District in 1892 San Agustin Historical District in 1892.png
Map of the San Agustin Historical District in 1892

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. 2010-07-09.
  2. National Register of Historic Places in Webb County
  3. National Park Service; The San Augustin de Laredo Historic District

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