Last updated: January 24, 2023
Place
Republic of the Rio Grande Museum
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Located in the downtown San AgustÍn Historic District, it was once the Republic of the Río Grande's capitol building. It now showcases memorabilia from the short-lived Republic of the Río Grande and displays pictures, books, and furniture from the 19th-century Laredo area. There are three restored rooms: an office and sitting area, a bedroom, and a kitchen. Casa Ortiz, part of this complex, is a state historic landmark.
Site Information
Location (1005 Zaragoza St., Laredo, TX 78040 (at the southwest corner of San Agustin Plaza))
One of Laredo's oldest structures, the building was constructed in 1830 in the Mexican vernacular style; it features rectangular massing, a flat roof, and few windows.