Palacio de la Quinta Meiggs

Palacio de la Quinta Meiggs was a 19th-century mansion with a central circular hall connecting four pavilions across three stories, topped by a dome-crowned tower. The building stood at the intersection of Alameda and Lord Cochrane Street.

Henry Meiggs, an American entrepreneur who developed Chilean railways, commissioned English architect Jesse L. Wetmore in 1864 to design this residence. The property was demolished in 1941 to make way for the Virginia Opazo neighborhood.

The mansion introduced Boston architectural elements to Santiago, blending marble staircases, wooden floors, and wallpapered rooms in European style. These features reflected the owner's international taste and ties to North America.

The mansion can only be explored today through historical photographs and documentation, as it no longer stands. Visitors interested in learning about Santiago's architectural past can visit the original site on the Alameda to understand how the city transformed.

The building featured Chile's first central heating system and used exotic woods imported directly from the United States. These advanced features showcased the technological innovations Meiggs brought from North America to his residence.

Location: Santiago

GPS coordinates: -33.44900,-70.66918

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05