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Gateway International Bridge

Gateway International Bridge is one of three international bridges that cross the U.S. -Mexico border between the cities of Brownsville, Texas, and Matamoros, Tamaulipas. It is owned and operated by Cameron County. Over the past century, it has developed the nickname of "The New Bridge" when the bridge was remodeled back in the 20th century. Despite the fact that the Veteran's International Bridge is newer than Gateway, it still retains its nickname.

Located at 25.8983, -97.4972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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International bridges in Texas, International bridges in Tamaulipas, Buildings and structures in Brownsville, Texas, Transportation in Brownsville, Texas, Road bridges in Texas

Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge

The Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge, also known as B&M International Bridge, Brownsville-Matamoros International Bridge and Express Bridge, is one of three international bridges that cross the U.S. -Mexico border between the cities of Brownsville, Texas, and Matamoros, Tamaulipas. This international bridge unites the Matamoros–Brownsville Metropolitan Area, which counts with a population of 1,136,995, making it the 4th largest metropolitan area in the Mexico-US border.

Located at 25.8919, -97.5044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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International bridges in Texas, International bridges in Tamaulipas, Bridges completed in 1910, Swing bridges in the United States, Buildings and structures in Brownsville, Texas, Transportation in Brownsville, Texas, Union Pacific Railroad bridges and tunnels, Missouri Pacific Railroad, Railway bridges in Mexico, Railroad bridges in Texas, Road bridges in Texas, Road-rail bridges in the United States, Road-rail bridges

Amigoland Mall

Amigoland Mall was an enclosed shopping mall located in Brownsville, Texas. The former mall, which now houses a tech center, is now called the Brownsville ITEC Center. The 647,000-square-foot mall, developed by Melvin Simon & Associates, opened in downtown Brownsville in 1974, with Montgomery Ward, JCPenney (which also featured a JCPenney Supermarket), and Dillard's as anchors. Other early tenants included McCrory Stores, Walgreens, and a two-screen movie theater.

Located at 25.9021, -97.5104 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Defunct shopping malls in the United States, Shopping malls in Texas, Shopping malls established in 1974, Buildings and structures in Brownsville, Texas

Matamoros Municipality, Tamaulipas

Matamoros is a municipality located in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

Located at 25.8667, -97.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Municipalities of Tamaulipas

Battle of Matamoros

The Battle of Matamoros was a naval engagement during the Texas Revolution on April 3, 1836 between one ship of the Mexican Navy and one of the Texas Navy. The Mexican ship was outmaneuvered and repeatedly hit before running aground and abandoned. The Port of Matamoros, also known as LOS BRAZOS DE SANTIAGO, was the Mexican army's primary resupply base for the operations of General Santa Anna, who was finally defeated on April 21, 1836, outside of Houston at the battle of San Jacinto.

Located at 25.8797, -97.5042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Naval battles involving Texas, Naval battles involving Mexico, Conflicts in 1836, 1836 in Texas

United States Court House, Custom House, and Post Office (Brownsville, Texas, 1933)

The former United States Court House, Custom House, and Post Office in Brownsville, Texas, also known as the Old Federal Courthouse, is a former courthouse of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and currently serves as Brownsville City Hall. Completed in 1931, the building replaced the 1892 U.S. Court House, Custom House, and Post Office of that city, which was razed in 1931. The replacement for the 1931 building was, in turn, completed in 1999.

Located at 25.9024, -97.4992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Brownsville, Texas, Government buildings completed in 1931, Former federal courthouses in the United States, City and town halls in Texas, Custom houses in the United States

Brownsville – B&M Port of Entry

The Brownsville B&M Port of Entry opened in 1909 with the completion of the Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge. The bridge was built to carry trains, horses, wagons and pedestrians. The original bridge could swing open to allow river traffic to pass; however it was a function that was almost never used due to the shallowness of the Rio Grande. The bridge was subtantially renovated in 1953, and a second 4-lane bridge dedicated to northbound traffic was build adjacent to it in 1997.

Located at 25.8933, -97.5055 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Mexico–United States border crossings

Brownsville Gateway Port of Entry

The Brownsville Gateway Port of Entry opened in 1926 with the completion of the Gateway International Bridge. The original bridge was a steel arch design, and arches, which have long been used to signify international gateways, were incorporated into the design of the Matamoros Gateway border station in the 1950s. Unfortnately, the steel arch bridge was not well maintained, and it was replaced with two flat deck spans in the late 1970s. All truck traffic has been prohibited since 1999.

Located at 25.8991, -97.497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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