It was built in the first decade of the 20th century and is currently part of the Architectural Complex of the Port of Manaus, listed as a national historic site in 1987.

[1] Both buildings were constructed by the English firm Manaos Harbour Limited as part of the concession contract for the city's port.

[1] In 1900, the Federal Government signed a contract with B. Rymkierwiez & Cia, which transferred the project to the English firm Manaos Harbour Limited.

The floor plan and budget, drafted by architects Edmund Fisher, H.M. Fletcher and G. Pinkerton, were ready in 1903, but construction began in 1906.

[3] The Guardamoria, built in the same period and architectural style, was attached to the Customs House to provide fiscal policing in the ports and on board ships.