The earthquake of 26 March 1812 affected the building , which remained in ruins for decades and affecting the seat of the City Council , with the reconstruction taking four years . In 1841 , Congress approved the sale of both buildings from the Municipality to the National Government , allocating them as the seat of the government . After its renovation , the building was inaugurated in 1842 under the presidency of the General José Antonio Páez
earthquake of 26 March 1812
1812 Caracas earthquake
Yellow House (Venezuela)