Casa Pauly, Neoclassical residence in Puerto Montt, Chile.

Casa Pauly is a three-story wooden building fitted with imported European wallpaper and topped with metal sheet roofing. The rooms spread across multiple floors and showcase how prosperous residences were constructed during this period.

Construction began in 1903 under the direction of German entrepreneur Guillermo Pauly Gleisner during the German colonization period of southern Chile. It represents the economic development of the region and the influence of European settlers on local architecture and development.

The house became a cultural reference point in Puerto Montt in the first half of the 20th century, with concerts held in its rooms, including a 1928 performance by pianist Claudio Arrau. Its interior was decorated in Art Nouveau style and hung with works by Chilean and international artists of the period.

The house is located in Puerto Montt's downtown area and is easy to reach on foot. The municipality acquired it in 2013 and has been working on restoration and converting it into a space for cultural activities.

In 2009 Puerto Montt bought the house with regional development funds, but a paperwork error left the municipality owning only the patio, not the building. Sorting out the historic title deeds took until late 2013, when the property finally passed to the city. Restoration began after a 2015 project worth 1.8 billion pesos and the house reopened in February 2025.