Object description

House at Praça Dr. Aristides Milton 23-A is a single-family home in Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil. It was constructed in the early 19th century, and was once part of a larger residence along Praça Dr. Aristides Milton, a broad public square. The house occupies only 151 square metres , and once part of a larger residence. It is recognized for its role in the independence movement in Bahia and Brazil; the house served as a meeting point for independence figures in the early 19th century. A marble plaque to the left of the door commemorates the house's role in the Independence of Bahia. It was listed as a historic structure by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage in 1941. The House at No. 4 Rua Ana Nery is a private residence and may not be visited.