The Palacio arzobispal of
Santiago
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is the administrative seat of the
Arquidiócesis de Santiago de Chile. It stands, along with the Parroquia El Sagrario and the
Catedral Metropolitana, on the west side of the
Plaza de Armas, in the historical downtown of the city.
History
Its construction started in
1852, when the architect Claudio Brunet de Baines was commissioned by the government. Brunet de Baines died in 1855 and the construction was stopped until
1869, when the construction was resumed, this time led by the
French architect
The following is a chronological list of French architects. Some of their major architectural works are listed after each name.
Middle Ages
Étienne de Bonneuil (late 13th century)
* Uppsala Cathedral, Sweden
Jean de Chelles (13th century ...
Lucien Hénault. The works were finished in
1870
Events
January–March
* January 1
** The first edition of ''The Northern Echo'' newspaper is published in Priestgate, Darlington, England.
** Plans for the Brooklyn Bridge are completed.
* January 3 – Construction of the Br ...
and an elevator was installed in the
1930s
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The Palacio arzobispal was declared as a
national monument
A national monument is a monument constructed in order to commemorate something of importance to national heritage, such as a country's founding, independence, war, or the life and death of a historical figure.
The term may also refer to a spe ...
by the
Ministerio de Educación in
1975
It was also declared the ''International Women's Year'' by the United Nations and the European Architectural Heritage Year by the Council of Europe.
Events
January
* January 1 - Watergate scandal (United States): John N. Mitchell, H. R. ...
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References
1870 in Chile
Buildings and structures in Santiago
Baroque Revival architecture in Chile
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