San Lázaro in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
The Chapel of the Hospital of Saint Lazarus
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2018
1. The Chapel of the Hospital of Saint Lazarus Marker
Perteneció al Hospital de Leprosos ya desaparecido. Estaba concluida en 1759
This chapel belonged to the Leper Hospital, no longer in existence. It was completed in 1759.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.
Location. 18° 28.446′ N, 69° 53.413′ W. Marker is in San Lázaro, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. It is on Calle Santome just north of Calle Santiago Rodríguez, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Lázaro, Distrito Nacional 10210, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, in North America, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Emilio Rodriguez Demorizi
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2018
2. The Chapel of the Hospital of Saint Lazarus Marker
The marker is to the right of the main entrance to the chapel, normally not open for visits.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
