Guatemala City in Guatemala Department, — Central America

Presidential House

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018

1. Presidential House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Casa Presidencial
Tipo: Arquitectura Residencial
Construcción: 1933-1943
Estilo: Art-Decó

Esta casa fue edificada en los terrenos del antiguo Convento de La Concepción. El arquitecto Carlos Malau la diseñó a solicitud del presidente Jorge Ubico Castañeda; funcionó como residencia de los mandatarios de Guatemala hasta 1996.

Entre sus ambientes destacan el Patio de Representación, el Salón de los Espejos y el Salón Chino.

Fue construida e inaugurada en distintas etapas, desde 1933 hasta 1943; la fachada que funciona como elemento unificador es de estilo Art-Decó y cuenta con tres puertas enmarcadas con pilastras y remates ascendentes. En esta obra también participó el arquitecto Rafael Pérez de León y el artista Rodolfo Galeotti Torres.

English:
Presidential House
Type: Residential Architecture
Construction: 1933-1943
Style: Art Deco

This house was built on the grounds of the “Convento de La Concepción” [Convent of the Conception]. Architect Carlos Malau designed it at the request of President Jorge Ubico Castañeda. It served as residence

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of the presidents of Guatemalan until the year 1996.

The most notable areas of the house are the “Patio de Representación” [Performance Patio], the “Salón de los Espejos” [Hall of Mirrors] and “Salón Chino” [Chinese Hall].

It was built and inaugurated in different periods, from 1933 to 1943. The Art Deco façade serves as a unifying element, with three doors framed with pilasters and ascending finishings. Architect Rafael Pérez de León and artist Rodolfo Galeotti Torres also participated in this process.

Erected by Municipalidad de Guatemala.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.

Location. 14° 38.617′ N, 90° 30.817′ W. Marker is in Guatemala City, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). Marker is on 6a Avenida just south of 4a Calle, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guatemala City, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guatemalan Revolution of 1944 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alberto Velázquez (about 180 meters away); National Day of Dignity for the Victims of Guatemala's Armed Conflict (about

Presidential House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018

2. Presidential House and Marker

The marker can be seen to the far right in this view to the south along 6a Avenida.

180 meters away); Tragedy of the “Virgen de la Asunción” Safe Home (about 180 meters away); Mariano Guerrero de Léon (about 210 meters away); Paseo de la Sexta (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Memorial to the Victims of Guatemala's Armed Conflict (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Central American Act of Independence (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guatemala City.

One of the Art Deco doors at the Presidential House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 19, 2018

3. One of the Art Deco doors at the Presidential House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.