Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
Plaza de los Contadores
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
1. Plaza de los Contadores Marker
El Instituto de Contadores Publicos Autorizados dedica esta tarja como recuerdo de estos oficiales reales, predecesores coloniales de los contadores dominicanos.
Mayo de 1984
This site, whose boundaries are the streets Isabel la Catolica, Emiliano Tejero and De la Ataranza, was known during the colonial era as La Plaza del Contador because in front of it lived several Spanish Royal Accountants.
The Institute of Authorized Public Accountants dedicates this marker as a memory of these royal officers, colonial predecessors of Dominican accountants.
May 1984
Erected 1984.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1984.
Location. 18° 28.591′ N, 69° 53.038′
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Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles on the Caribbean Sea, in 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: Casa del Cordσn (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Casa del Cordσn (a few steps from this marker); 16th Century House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1505 Colonial House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicolαs de Ovando (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Marcelo de Villalobos (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Colonial City of Santo Domingo (about 90 meters away); The House of the Five Medallions (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
2. A collection of Museum of Telecommunications tablets
The Centro Indotel, now a museum, was built in 1945.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
3. Plaza de los Contadores Marker
The marker is on a concrete base far to the left of the entrance to the Centro Indotel, now the Museum of Telecommunications.
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 166 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
