Name Origin
In the family seat, joint ownership of the brothers Martínez Sáenz, it used to lodge Captain Pedro Juan Caballero, when coming from his hometown visited the capital. In front of the Martínez's house, it was the residence of Juana Martínez de Lara, aunt of the patriot Vicente Ignacio Iturbe, who used to lodge in his aunt's house.
Captain Juan Bautista Rivarola Matto, residing in Barrero Grande, on travelling to the town, lodged in his mother's in law house which was next to the old Alley. The patriot Fulgencio Yegros and lieutenant Mariano Recalde also went frequently to the Martinez's house. They were courting Facunda Speratti and Virginia Marín, respectively.
Due to the circumstances, the residence of the Martínez became into the perfect place to conceal the secret meetings where the conspiracy against the Spanish domain were carrying out. In the night of 14 May, a group of men, led by Pedro Juan Caballero, took the alley next to the house and went to the Governor's house, few blocks distant.
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