"Description of the history of the construction of the present City Hall of Durango also known as the Escárzaga Palace and located in the downtown area of the city of Durango. It includes plans, images of the building and the works of art that are exhibited there. In the late 19th century, Pedro Escárzaga Correl, a wealthy miner and trader constructed a mansion to match his wealth. He hired Estanislao V. Slonecki, the prestigious engineer from the Porfiriato regime for the construction"--Provided by vendor.