San Francisco in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)

Cabildo House

Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 18, 2026

1. Cabildo House Marker

Inscription.
Construida en 1523, esta casona es una de las primeras estructuras del viejo San Juan, de gobierno durante el siglo XVI. Fue además la primera alcaldia y en sus sotanos estuvo la primera cárcel de la capital. Desde el 1960, fué la residencia del lido Don José Alegria Gallardo (1916 - 1998) uno de los más grandes contribuyentes a la restauración y preservación del viejo San Juan.
1523

(English Translation):
Built in 1523, this large house is one of the earliest structures in Old San Juan and served as the seat of government during the 16th century. It was also the city's first City Hall. The capital's first jail was located in its cellars. From 1960 onward, it served as the residence of Don José Alegría Gallardo (1916 – 1998) — one of the greatest contributors to the restoration and preservation of Old San Juan.
1523

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1523.

Location. 18° 27.933′ N, 66° 7.085′ W. Marker is in San Juan in Municipio de San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is in San Francisco.

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It is at the intersection of Calle del Cristo and Caleta de San Juan, on the right when traveling south on Calle del Cristo. Marker is located in Old San Juan. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 152 Calle del Cristo, San Juan PR 00901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

on in the Atlantic Ocean,

in North America,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Felisa Rincon de Gautier (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna de Lanzos de Villate (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa / Dr. Pilar Barbosa de Rosario (within shouting distance of this marker); The Center for Provision Retailers Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Piña Colada Made Famous (about 500 feet away); Luis Llorens Torres (about 500 feet away); Bienvenidos Parque de las Palomas / Welcome Parque de las Palomas (about 500 feet away); La Rogativa (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Bradley Owen, March 18, 2026

2. Cabildo House Marker

of all markers in San Juan.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 24 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 27, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.