Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
16th Century House
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
1. 16th Century House Marker
Restuarada por la Aseguradora Dom. Agropecuaria, C. por A. durante el Gobierno de Concentracion Nacional presidido por el Dr. Salvador Jorge Blanco
1986
This house was constructed in the 16th century and restored by the Aseguradora Agropecuaria, C. por A. during the National Concentration Government presided by Dr. Salvador Jorge Blanco
1986
Erected 1986.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 18° 28.577′ N, 69° 53.044′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. It is on Calle Isabel La Catσlica north of Calle Mercedes, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 North America, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plaza de los Contadores (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa del Cordσn (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Casa del Cordσn (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Marcelo de Villalobos (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); 1505 Colonial House (about 90 meters away); Nicolαs de Ovando (about 90 meters away); The House of the Five Medallions (about 90 meters away); The Colonial City of Santo Domingo (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.
Regarding 16th Century House. The relatively nondescript marker is notable in that it was placed during the government of Dr. Salvador Jorge Blanco, the only Dominican president to be tried for corruption in the history of the country.
Also see . . .
1. Dr. Salvador Jorge Blanco at Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 2, 2023.)
2. Erwin Walter Palm and Hilda Domin at Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 2, 2023.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
2. Tribute to Erwin Walter Palm and Hilda Domin
The couple were refugees from Nazi Germany but studied and helped to protect colonial art, architecture and history in the Dominican Republic.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
3. 16th Century House Marker
The marker is to the right of the main entrance to the Centro Dominico-Aleman (The Dominican-German Center).
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
