Brownsville, TX, United States
Public Market and Town Hall. Authorized 1850. On land deeded forever for this purpose. Butchers, other vendors moved in during 1851. Building complete with top story and bell tower, 1852. Town hall over market used for Presbyterian church services. In high wind of 1867 lost its second floor. Restore
d 1868. Remodeled 1912, 1948. Original foundations and walls still survive in the modern market. #4135
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