Solar do Capitão-Mor - Faro, Portugal - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Solar do Capitão-Mor was finished in the middle 18th Century, in 1751. The street where it can be spotted was actually named after the building: Rua do Capitão-Mor.

Capitão-Mor was an administrative position and the specific Capitão-Mor here was Mendonça Mascarenhas Manuel who moved in after the manor was finished leaving his former home - Quinta dos Ourives - as a backup.

In the 19th Century the family of Abrão Amram bought the property and some indoors renovation works were carried out.

It's officially classified as a building of public interest.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1751 Additional Dates of Construction: Some indoors renovation works took place in the 19th Century. Architectural Period/Style: Unknown Architect (if known): Diogo Tavares Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Town manor Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: See long description Main Material of Construction: Masonry Private/Public Access: Inside is private, outside is accessible as it's located on a street Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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