Fort Treviño
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In 1830 Treviño built a
sandstone home, known as Fort Treviño, 100 by 140 feet. José Villarreal placed a sundial
at the home in 1851, set to Mexican time, thirty-six minutes ahead; the timepiece has
become a tourist attraction.
The fort was built. It was built in
sections, started in 1830 by don Jesus Treviño, continued by don Blas
Maria Uribe in 1850 and final construction and/or modifications by don
Jose D. Uribe.
Picture a room, eighteen foot by
twenty foot built in 1830. A large room started in 1850 and finished in
1851, built to the west, facing river, adjacent to original room. A second
room and an open kitchen to the west of large room. This addition faces
the river. Wall was built on south and east sides. Enclosure is
approximate 120 feet by 100 feet. The latter room, open kitchen and
wall were finished in 1854.
In 1870, a room was added to northeast section of fort and
finished in 1871. Additions, improvements and repairs were done in late
1800 and early 1900 by Jose D. Uribe who in the end bought out his
brothers and was sole owner of the fort. |
| The San Ygnacio, Texas
historic district had thirty-six stone buildings. The stones come from nearby rock
formations. The exterior is finished with lime mixed with liquid squeezed from
cactuses. Many have been refurbished as the one shown on the right. |
San Ygnacio, Texas - Sandstone Residence
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