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History of Santiago

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  • Santiago is founded by Pedro de Valdivia
    1541

    Santiago is founded by Pedro de Valdivia

    At this time, Santiago was known as Santiago del Nuevo Extremo, which means "Santiago of the New Frontier" in English.

  • Chile declares its independence from Spain

  • Santiago is declared Chile's federal capital

    This allows more wealth to begin to flow into Chile.
  • Several important landmarks are built during independence celebrations

    Several important landmarks are built during independence celebrations

    These landmarks include the National Library, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Mapocho Train Station

  • Santiago begins its transition to become a modern city

    Wealth from local salt mines allows the construction of Barrio Cívico, as well as a jump in population due to migration from other parts of Chile. At this point, Santiago's electric trams have begun to service the city.
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    Radical political changes affect Santiago

    The first socialist president of Chile, Salvador Allende, led to changes in the economy and social reform.