
Francisco Manrique Pacanís
Francisco Manrique Pacanís was a Venezuelan engineer responsible for the construction of the new municipal jail in Guayaquil in the early 20th century, which replaced the earlier wooden structure and was notable for its modern building techniques.
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The new construction began in 1903 under the direction of engineer Francisco Manrique Pacanís.
Más de un siglo de historia tras sus muros: qué fue la antigua cárcel municipal y qué podría ser ahora | Comunidad | GuayaquilEl Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·
Ecuador· 2026-09-17




