
This building’ façade covers the full Plaza de Bolívar
western block, former Arrubla Galleries, destroyed by 1900 fire. Construction
ordered in 1902 contracted with Gastón Lelarge and completed by Julián
Lombana, then city council member. Is a three floor rectangular volume crowned
at the corners by two large attics.
Built on heavy square columns leaving the first plant free for open public
circulation. Access does not outstand on the main façade, as does
in most government buildings; access is hidden under the roofed gallery.
The central attic was eliminated by 1974 reform.
The small building, built between 1927 and 1931, which was the Mayor Township
house projected, by Alberto Manrique Martín, is now incorporated
into Liévano building. Of outstanding beauty the central patio and
elaborate façade stone work, ornamented in the neoclassic style.
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