History
In the 16th century the Rua de São Marcos, which consisted of the area beyond the city of Braga, was opened by order of archbishop D.Diogo de Sousa. It was not until the 17th century that the building was likely constructed.
In 1971 the residence was classified as the Residences of the Gelosias (Portuguese: Casas das Gelosias), indicating that possibility that the building was divided structurally by several proprietors.
In 1980, the property was acquired by the Municipal Council to install the History Museum of Braga (Portuguese: Museu de História da Imagem de Braga). At that time (1982 specifically) public works were begun to remodel and adapt the building for its new role. On 17 January 1984, Prime Minister Mário Soares, inaugurated the residence with a plaque: AS OBRAS DE RESTAURO DA / CASA DOS CRIVOS, FORAM / INAUGURADAS POR SUA / EXCELÊNCIA O SENHOR / PRIMEIRO MINISTRO / DR. MÁRIO SOARES / 17-2-1984 (The restoration works of the Residence of the Crivos, were inaugurated by His Excellency, Prime Minister Doctor Mário Soares (17 February 1984).
By 1997, the building was already being recuperated: in the interior and exterior surfaces experienced restoration, and in 1999 the interior was repainted.
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