In 1840, António Bernardino Pexe (or Peixe) rented the building, and transferred to the site, his lodging from Rua do Bonjardim [REF].
Two years later it was acquired by the 1st Viscount of Trindade, José António de Sousa Basto, a great property-owner and capitalist, he complete a complete renovation of the building [REF].