Miller Building

The history of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is closely linked to its port. The Miller Building, like the Elder building located directly opposite in Santa Catalina Park, emerged alongside the growth of maritime traffic.

Dating from 1900 and state-owned since its origins, the building was used for decades as a warehouse by the shipping agency Miller y Cía. Founded in 1854 by Thomas Miller, a British merchant resident in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the company played a decisive role in the city’s development as a strategic port on the transatlantic route. This legacy explains why both a street and even a neighbourhood in the city bear his name.

In 1995, ownership of the Miller Building was transferred to the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Since then, it has undergone several refurbishments, including the restoration of its iconic clock in 2007.

Today, the Miller Building functions as a multipurpose municipal venue dedicated to cultural and leisure activities. It has served as a logistical base and as a space for artists, groups and participants involved in the competitions and gala events of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival.