Casa de Moldes - Salta, Argentina
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Torgut
S 24° 47.382 W 065° 24.762
20J E 256075 N 7256183
This historical house is located not far from the main square of Salta and it hosts nowadays a tourism information center
Waymark Code: WM12ERP
Location: Argentina
Date Posted: 05/11/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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This house is one of the few buildings remaining in the town dated from the colonial period of the 18th Century. It belonged to general José de Moldes, who was a main personality in the process of Argentinian independence.

Nowadays it is property of the City and it hosts a tourism information center.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1782

Architectural Period/Style: Colonial

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Town house


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
One of the heroes of the independence of Argentina, general Jose Moldes, lived in this house.


Main Material of Construction: Bricks, plaster, stone

Private/Public Access: Public Access

Rating:

Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

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

Related Website: Not listed

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