Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
Casa del Cordón
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
1. Casa del Cordon Marker
Es una de las primeras casas construidas en piedra de la ciudad de Santo Domingo. Su propietaria era don Francisco Garay, gran amigo del almirante Cristóbal Colón y una figura influyente de la colonización. La casa debe su nombre al cordón ornamental que enmarca su puerta a manera de arrabá, un adorno que suele circunscribir el arco de las puertas y ventanas de estilo árabe. Fue residencia provisional de los virreyes Diego Colón y María de Toledo mientras terminaba la construcción del alcázar situado en Plaza de España.<
Casa del Cordón (The Rope House)
This is one of the first houses built in limestone in the city of Santo Domingo. The owner of the residence was Francisco Garay, a great friend of Admiral Christopher Columbus and an illustrious figure associated with the colonization of the island. The house owes its name to the cord ornament, similar to an arraba, that frames its entrance as a decorative element, in the Moorish style, bordering the arch of doors or windows. It was the temporary residence of the Viceroys Diego Columbus
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Erected by Ministerio del Turismo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era.
Location. 18° 28.595′ N, 69° 53.039′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker is at the intersection of Calle Isabel la Católica and Calle Emiliano Tejera, on the right when traveling north on Calle Isabel la Católica. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional 10212, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plaza de los Contadores (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Casa del Cordón (a few steps from this marker); 16th Century House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1505 Colonial House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicolás 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. Casa del Cordón Marker
The marker is across the street from the featured house, the Casa del Cordon. It is seen here next to the Centro Indotel.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
3. Casa del Cordón
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
