Built in the 18th century, it is an example of erudite architecture of important dimensions. The balcony extends along the 13 shutters and vertical stone strips. On April 11, 1832, the Emperor of Brazil D. Pedro rested during his visit to the town of Velas, before the liberals disembarked on the beaches of Mindelo (07/08/1832). It was owned by the illustrious and opulent Cunha da Silveira family, which dominated political and social life in Jorge for centuries. It is currently owned by the Velas Municipal Council, where the Cunha da Silveira House Museum is located. This House Museum is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Jorge's heritage, with the theme "The Sea and the Land – The Sustainability of a People". Here you will find several exhibitions dedicated to agriculture, the sea, carpentry and weaving. In the room dedicated to the Cunha da Silveira family, in addition to the various aspects relating to the importance of the family in Jorgense society, its contribution to the process of modernizing dairy products on the island stands out, with the creation at the end of the 19th century. XIX of a factory used to manufacture cheese and butter in Beira.