Historic Alonso Building
Wedding venue in Brownsville, Texas

About Historic Alonso Building
The Historic Alonso Building is a restored historic venue in downtown Brownsville, built as a residence in 1877 and expanded with a two-story mercantile building by 1890. Creole architectural details, tall ceilings and a lush courtyard create a setting for indoor and outdoor gatherings. The building is rented for one event at a time and offers a Main Hall and Courtyard for receptions; it is also listed as a wedding ceremony site. Events can range from intimate gatherings of about 30 guests to events with up to 200 people.
The facts
- Guests
- 30–200 guests
- Pricing note
- Posted evening rates are $900 for a four-hour weekday rental and $1,600 for a four-hour Friday–Sunday rental, between 5 p.m. and midnight. The page identifies these rates as revised and effective February 11, 2022. A $100 cleaning fee applies; evening and weekend rentals require a $500 deposit. Additional hours are $300 each, and use of the sound system, podium and projector costs an additional $200.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Historic Alonso Building
- Website: brownsvillehistory.org/historic-alonso-building.html
- Phone: (956) 554-4965
- Address: 510 E. St. Charles Street
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