Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
1505 Colonial House
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2018
1. 1505 Colonial House Marker
1ero. de diciembre 2005
December 1, 2005
Erected 2005.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is December 1, 2005.
Location. 18° 28.618′ N, 69° 53.02′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. It can be reached from Calle Emiliano Tejera just east of Calle Isabela Católica, on the left when traveling east. The house and marker are on the western side of the Plaza de la Hispanidad, one of many restaurants facing the plaza. This residence is one of the oldest houses in Santo Domingo, and also in the Americas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: C Emiliano Tejera 101, Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional 10212, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, on in the Atlantic Ocean, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nicolás de Ovando (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa del Cordón (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de los Contadores (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Casa del Cordón (within shouting distance of this marker); 16th Century House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Colonial City of Santo Domingo (about 90 meters away); House of the Duarte y Díez Family (about 90 meters away); House of Salomé Ureña (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 10, 2018
2. 1505 Colonial House Marker
The marker can be seen to the right of the entrance to the house, now the Pat'e Palo Restaurant (Wooden Leg Restaurant). It is one of the oldest houses in Santo Domingo and, therefore, in the Americas.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
