Imperial period During the 19th century, Fortaleza was consolidated as an urban centre in Ceará, supported by the cotton industry. With the transformation of the city into a regional export center and with the increase of direct navigation to Europe, the customs building of Fortaleza was built in 1812. In 1824, the city was targeted by the revolutionaries of Confederation of the Equator.
impeRial PerIOd durINg the 19th centuRy, fORtaleza Was cONSolidAted as aN urBAn CeNtre in cEaRÁ, sUPported BY the cottON induStry. witH tHe transforMation Of The citY inTO a RegiOnal export centEr and with THE increase of dirECt naVigation tO euroPe, tHE cusToms bUiLdiNg Of fOrtaLEZA wAS built In 1812. in 1824, the CItY was TArgeTed BY the REVolUtionariEs Of confederAtiOn oF thE equAtoR.