Casa Hodgkinson, Historical monument in Graneros, Chile
The two-story brick building features high ceilings, Oregon pine roofing, and a continuous balcony facing Avenida Compañía in central Graneros.
Constructed in 1899 by Gilberto Hodgkinson, the building housed the Ovalle and Hodgkinson Metallurgical Foundry, where Chile's first automobile was manufactured in 1902.
The structure operated as the Public Library of Graneros and exhibition hall until 2013, when a fire significantly damaged the building.
Located at the intersection of Avenida La Compañía and Avenida O'Higgins, the monument now displays only its first-floor facade for visitors.
The property served as offices for the Braden Copper Company, marking its connection to the development of copper mining in Chile.
Location: Graneros
GPS coordinates: -34.06822,-70.72539
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:23
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