Laredo: San Agustín Plaza

Cathedral with tall bell tower and spire set on an unpaved road across from a plaza

1886-1889 photo shows the undeveloped plaza with Cathedral of San Agustín. (University of Texas San Antonio Libraries Special Collections)

Birdeye illustration of part of the city of Laredo showing the Rio Grande, a metal truss bridge, and city blocks with the plaza highlighted

Birdseye map with plaza highlighted. (University of Texas San Antonio Libraries Special Collections)

Man walking on a paved path with heavy vegetation and buildings in background

Plaza in 1910. Diamond pattern on building behind is now Republic of Rio Grande Museum. (Federico E. Vidaurri Collection, Irene Vidaurri Zubeck)

Brick paved path in a plaza leading to a central gazebo
Photo showing a metal truss bridge with wooden plank surface and an early roadster style vehicle
1910 photo of women seated in a plaza in front of a three storey building with wrap around balconies

Ladies in front of old Hamilton Hotel in Jarvis Plaza, 1910. (Federico E. Vidaurri Collection, Irene Vidaurri Zubeck)

1910 photo of women seated in a plaza

Young ladies enjoying a plaza, 1910. (Federico E. Vidaurri Collection, Irene Vidaurri Zubeck)

Two women and a young girl standing in front of monument to the founder of Laredo Don Tomas-Sanchez, dated October 16, 1938

1938 dedication of Don Tomas Sanchez monument. (University of Texas San Antonio Libraries Special Collections)

San Agustín Plaza, Bounded by Iturbide St., Santa Ursula St., Convent Ave., and Water St.

There is definitely an “old world” feel to this town square which is fitting given that Laredo is one of the oldest cities in the state. Laredo is organized around several plazas, but because of its proximity to the border, San Agustin Plaza is a popular gathering place for people crossing Laredo International Bridge, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Be sure to notice the variety of different styles and scales exhibited by the buildings that face the plaza. Then cross Zaragoza Street and walk towards the columned front of the La Posada Hotel.

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