The Círculo Mercantil y Agrícola society

Círculo Mercantil y Agrícola was founded on September 27, 1861 in the city of Huelva by residents of Huelva.
The activities reflected the economic and social momentum that Huelva experienced at the end of the 19th century. The Círculo was a symbol of great celebrations, dances, literary gatherings and lectures and was actively involved in the major events in the provincial capital, especially in the major commemorative events in Huelva on the occasion of the celebration of the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America in 1926.

During the more than one hundred years that the center existed, it was a must for those involved in trade, agriculture and the other living forces of the Andalusian capital. It was housed in a beautiful building with spacious and comfortable halls, a large and well-maintained library, large billiards, a bathroom, pastry shop, etc. and other outbuildings, all furnished according to the most modern guidelines of hygiene and good taste.

Prominent businessmen such as José Muñoz Pérez, father of the poet María Luisa Muñoz de Vargas, director and owner of the newspaper La Provincia and the printer Muñoz, who would also become mayor of the city, have the position of president of the organization in Huelva lined.

The two-story building was designed by architect Trinidad Soriano Hidalgo and opened on October 12, 1889. The facade is decorated with neo-Renaissance details.

In 1899 some salons were renovated. The new Japanese-style furnishings in the stove lounge, directed by the painter Fernando Martínez Checa. He was a drawing teacher at the high school in Huelva, where he remained until 1907.

The building is included in the catalog of Noble houses and houses of the high bourgeoisie with unique values for the historic center of Huelva.