Catedral in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
The Center for Provision Retailers Building
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 18, 2026
1. The Center for Provision Retailers Building Marker
En este historico edificio se reunio la primera junta de directores del centro de detallistas de provisiones en 1891 hoy el centro unido de detallistas. En homenaje a esos pioneros dedicamos esta tarja.
(English Translation):
In this historic building, the first Board of Directors of the Center for Provision Retailers, today the United Center for Retailers, met in 1891. In tribute to those pioneers, we dedicate this plaque.
Erected 1998 by the Board of Directors 19971999, United Center for Retailers of Puerto Rico, Josι J. Chico, President.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 18° 27.874′ N, 66° 7.068′ W. Marker is in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is in Catedral. It is at the intersection of Calle del Cristo and Calle de la Fortaleza, on the left when traveling south on Calle del Cristo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 Calle del Cristo, San Juan PR 00901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bienvenidos Parque de las Palomas / Welcome Parque de las Palomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Parque de las Palomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Piρa Colada Made Famous (within shouting distance of this marker); Doρa Felisa Rincσn De Gautier (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Parque de las Palomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud / Chapel of Christ the Savior (within shouting distance of this marker); El Recreo / Recess (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis Llorens Torres (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 18, 2026
2. The Center for Provision Retailers Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
