Open House: Webb/Martinez House 1324 E Madison St

Don "Pepe" Joseph Webb (1850-1933) built this house at 1324 E Madison in 1906 under his supervision and according to his plans blending a French Creole and Border Brick style familiar to this region.  He was clerk of Cameron County for thirty-four years.  

This was the best image I could get of this faded colored photo of the Martinez family.  Ownership of the house went to his daughter Josephine Webb and the Webb's Martinez family descendants.  As of now it is on the market and it was our luck that the house was open to visitor's waiting to meet the First Lady Cecilia Abbott for her visit with the Texas Historical Commission for Brownsville historic downtown's inclusion in the Texas Main Street Program.

 Josephine Webb was a teacher and had a school named after her.

 Front Parlor room toward the dining room

 Dining Room

 Some of you antique furniture aficionados must be loving this.

Not original to the house as we were told that the original kitchen was separate from the house to protect against fire.  Most homes of this age have had a few alterations 

 There are still many of us who can recall bathroom tiles.

Beds and bedrooms 

 The previous owner liked to really doll up the house.

 Some beautiful armoires 

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High ceiling room with wood paneling.

Realty Information HERE