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
1502
Primera casa de piedra construida en America restaurada y puesta en valor 1974
Banco Popular Dominicano
Casa del Cordon (House of the Rope)
1502
First house built of stone in the Americas, restored and appreciated in 1974
Banco Popular Dominicano
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1502.
Location. 18° 28.593′ N, 69° 53.046′ 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 left 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. A different marker also named Casa del Cordón (a few steps from this marker); Plaza de los Contadores (a few steps from this marker); 16th Century House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1505 Colonial House
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 15, 2022
2. Casa del Cordón Marker
The marker is to the right of a window and the famous stone facade of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
