The Buenos Aires Legislature Palace (Spanish: Palacio de la Legislatura de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires) houses the Legislature of the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is an architectural landmark in the city's Montserrat district, situated in a triangular block bounded by the streets Hipólito Yrigoyen Street, Presidente Julio A. Roca Avenue and Perú Street.[1][2] Built of grey granite, it has a Neoclassical design.[3] The building is open to the public on week-days only.[1] The building contains the Esteban Echeverría Library, Salón Rosado (also known as the "Eva Perón Hall"), and a carillon which, when it was installed in 1930, was the largest in South America.
Buenos Aires City Legislature Palace
Palacio de la Legislatura de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
View from the Plaza de Mayo
Location of the Legislature Palace in Buenos Aires
A lot southwest of the Plaza de Mayo was set aside for the building's construction. The building's design was awarded through a competition to local architect Héctor Ayerza. Approved and budgeted by the council in 1926, Ayerza's eclectic design drew heavily from French Neoclassical architecture. The foundation stone was laid under the First Congress of Municipalities of the Republic of Argentina, on November 18, 1926, by Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear.[2] A commemorative plaque was affixed on the occasion. Louis Falcone was awarded the contract with a completion time of 5 years, and the work started on September 19, 1927; the contract included works of luxury fittings, lighting, a clock tower with five bells and a carillon with 30 bells. Problems with contractual interpretation were arbitrated by the engineer Sebastian Ghigliazza. The palace was inaugurated on October 3, 1931. The building has been home to other government agencies.[2]Juan Perón, who established the Secretariat of Labor and Social Insurance, set aside a wing in the building for the purpose. Perón had the building declared a National Historic Monument in 1951.
Architectureedit
Exterior ledge facing Perú St.
Constructed in the Neoclassical style, the building has a basement, three storeys and a penthouse.[2] It incorporates an older residence that faced the Plaza de Mayo but now fronts the Avenida Julio A. Roca. The main door, located at the corner of Julio A. Roca Avenue and Peru St., is of carved wood with a central brass knocker shaped as a lion's head. The front of the building has Corinthian style colonnades and balconies with balustrades. The former Municipal shield, made of bronze, adorns a large window.[4] Architecturally, the building is perhaps best known for its 26 cornice caryatids (most by sculptor Troiano Troiani), the clock tower,[3] and carillon (a musical instrument that is typically housed in the bell tower) of 30 bells. Aside from the legislative chambers themselves, the building's interior features a number of architecturally noteworthy salons and halls, as well as two libraries;[2] the spacious halls are named the Golden Hall, the San Martin Hall, the Montevideo Hall, the Lost Steps Hall, the Eva Perón Lounge, the Dining Room of Honor, the Aldermen Hall and the Exhibition Hall. The Esteban Echeverría Library houses a unique collection of 2,000 books from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century. The other library, known as the Hemeroteca José Hernández, has numerous newspaper archives from 1870 covering topics of history, culture and general news.[5] A staircase is situated opposite the main entrance to Avenida Julio A. Roca. It splits into two sections before reaching the main floor rotunda. Above it, a stained glass dome representing the sun can be opened manually or electronically to view the open sky.[2]
Libraryedit
Esteban Echeverría Library
Previously known as the Centennial Library, the Esteban Echeverría library was designed in 1884 by the then Council president, Dr. Roberto Larroque, who ordered library materials from abroad. It also houses a collection of 30,000 texts on law and legislation. There are texts from Visigothic Spain, from the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, and the colonial Buenos Aires Cabildo, and others. It includes the José Hernández Periodicals Library whose works have been microfilmed. Initially created to assist legislators and municipal officials, it was later opened to the general public. The library was renamed to honor the Argentine poet Esteban Echeverria who introduced literary romanticism to the city. The library is designed in an eclectic style with Neoclassical elements. It is clad in walnut;[6] above the wrought iron fireplace is the city shield.[6]
Hallsedit
Left: Golden Hall; right: Salón Eva Perón.
The Golden Hall, reserved for ceremonies and other formal events, was inspired by the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles, France. It is reached by climbing the Stairway of Honor. Columns with Ionic capitals surround the central area, supporting an arched gallery which serves as a balcony over the central area. At its base there is a shield of honor with the arms of the city.[7] The hall is lit by six chandeliers, each with 45 lights, as well as 14 candelabras. The room is used for public hearings, receptions and events.
After women obtained voting rights in 1947 and female politicians began to enter the government's legislative system, First Lady Eva Perón established the palace's Salon Rosado ("pink room"; now known as the Salon Eva Perón) as a reserved area for government women to discuss issues in a place from which men were excluded.[3] The room is now open to visitors. It is decorated with a memorial bust of Eva Perón and includes original fixtures.[3] The edifice was declared a Historic Protection Area in 1977 and at the "comprehensive protection level" since 2000.[7] The salon is a study which she used as head of the Eva Perón Foundation. A number of scenes for Alan Parker's 1996 film, Evita, were filmed here and in the legislative chambers. It is located between the offices of the President and the Vice President of the First Legislature. It houses some of the original furniture and personal objects such as a desk, chair, lamp, folders, ink and letter rack.[3] Its walls are paneled in wood. There are also two Louis XIV cabinets by cabinetmaker Tarris, the municipal arms engraved on the doors. Two vases stand there, one in Baccarat crystal, the other bronze.
Tower and carillonedit
Carillon of the Palacio Legislativo de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires
The clock tower is 97 metres (318 ft) high. It houses a clock with five bells named Santa Maria, Pinta, La Niña, La Porteña and, the largest, at 1,800 kg, Argentina. The tower's four quadrants have a diameter measuring 4.5 metres (15 ft). The clock has a system that controls the running of 80 other clocks distributed in the rest of the building. The German-made carillon, made of bronze, has 30 bells that together weigh over 27 tons; most are more than 4 tons. Its architect was Hector Ayerza. It is situated on a semicircular pergola, surrounded by gargoyles and the silver pipes of a powerful air conditioner. The bells are suspended in an iron frame 11 metres (36 ft) in height and weigh 8 tons. When installed in 1930, it was the largest carillon in South America.[7][8][9]
^ abJoseph R. Yogerst; Maribeth Mellin (1 April 2001). Traveler's Argentina Companion. GLOBE PEQUOT Press. pp. 290–. ISBN978-0-7627-0354-8. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
^ abcdef"El Palacio Legislativo". Legislatura de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
^ abcdeLuongo, Michael T. (9 March 2012). "Evita's Buenos Aires". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
^Luongo, Michael (5 July 2011). Frommer's Buenos Aires. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 158–. ISBN978-1-118-11548-0.
^"Palacio Congreso de la Nación Argentina" (in Spanish). Arqhys.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
^ ab. cedom.gov.ar. Archived from the original on 2 October 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
^ abc (in Spanish). Buenosairessos.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 20 May 2013.
^Zigiotto, Diego M (2008). Las mil y una curiosidades de Buenos Aires : la ciudad que no conocemos (in Spanish). Buenos Aires: Grupo Editorial Norma. ISBN978-987-545-483-5.
^Himitian, Evangelina (12 August 2001). "El carillón porteño que se quedó mudo". La Nacion (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 May 2013.
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The Buenos Aires Legislature Palace Spanish Palacio de la Legislatura de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires houses the Legislature of the City of Buenos Aires Argentina It is an architectural landmark in the city s Montserrat district situated in a triangular block bounded by the streets Hipolito Yrigoyen Street Presidente Julio A Roca Avenue and Peru Street 1 2 Built of grey granite it has a Neoclassical design 3 The building is open to the public on week days only 1 The building contains the Esteban Echeverria Library Salon Rosado also known as the Eva Peron Hall and a carillon which when it was installed in 1930 was the largest in South America Buenos Aires City Legislature PalacePalacio de la Legislatura de la Ciudad de Buenos AiresView from the Plaza de MayoLocation of the Legislature Palace in Buenos AiresGeneral informationTypeLegislative palaceArchitectural styleBeaux ArtsAddressAv Julio A Roca 575 Peru 130Town or cityBuenos AiresCoordinates34 36 34 S 58 22 28 W 34 60944 S 58 37444 W 34 60944 58 37444Completed1931 92 years ago 1931 OwnerBuenos Aires City LegislatureHeight97 m tower Design and constructionArchitect s Hector AyerzaEduardo Le MonnierArchitecture firmLuis FalconeNational Historic Monument of Argentina Contents 1 History 2 Architecture 3 Library 4 Halls 5 Tower and carillon 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory editA lot southwest of the Plaza de Mayo was set aside for the building s construction The building s design was awarded through a competition to local architect Hector Ayerza Approved and budgeted by the council in 1926 Ayerza s eclectic design drew heavily from French Neoclassical architecture The foundation stone was laid under the First Congress of Municipalities of the Republic of Argentina on November 18 1926 by Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear 2 A commemorative plaque was affixed on the occasion Louis Falcone was awarded the contract with a completion time of 5 years and the work started on September 19 1927 the contract included works of luxury fittings lighting a clock tower with five bells and a carillon with 30 bells Problems with contractual interpretation were arbitrated by the engineer Sebastian Ghigliazza The palace was inaugurated on October 3 1931 The building has been home to other government agencies 2 Juan Peron who established the Secretariat of Labor and Social Insurance set aside a wing in the building for the purpose Peron had the building declared a National Historic Monument in 1951 Architecture edit nbsp Exterior ledge facing Peru St Constructed in the Neoclassical style the building has a basement three storeys and a penthouse 2 It incorporates an older residence that faced the Plaza de Mayo but now fronts the Avenida Julio A Roca The main door located at the corner of Julio A Roca Avenue and Peru St is of carved wood with a central brass knocker shaped as a lion s head The front of the building has Corinthian style colonnades and balconies with balustrades The former Municipal shield made of bronze adorns a large window 4 Architecturally the building is perhaps best known for its 26 cornice caryatids most by sculptor Troiano Troiani the clock tower 3 and carillon a musical instrument that is typically housed in the bell tower of 30 bells Aside from the legislative chambers themselves the building s interior features a number of architecturally noteworthy salons and halls as well as two libraries 2 the spacious halls are named the Golden Hall the San Martin Hall the Montevideo Hall the Lost Steps Hall the Eva Peron Lounge the Dining Room of Honor the Aldermen Hall and the Exhibition Hall The Esteban Echeverria Library houses a unique collection of 2 000 books from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century The other library known as the Hemeroteca Jose Hernandez has numerous newspaper archives from 1870 covering topics of history culture and general news 5 A staircase is situated opposite the main entrance to Avenida Julio A Roca It splits into two sections before reaching the main floor rotunda Above it a stained glass dome representing the sun can be opened manually or electronically to view the open sky 2 Library edit nbsp Esteban Echeverria LibraryPreviously known as the Centennial Library the Esteban Echeverria library was designed in 1884 by the then Council president Dr Roberto Larroque who ordered library materials from abroad It also houses a collection of 30 000 texts on law and legislation There are texts from Visigothic Spain from the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata and the colonial Buenos Aires Cabildo and others It includes the Jose Hernandez Periodicals Library whose works have been microfilmed Initially created to assist legislators and municipal officials it was later opened to the general public The library was renamed to honor the Argentine poet Esteban Echeverria who introduced literary romanticism to the city The library is designed in an eclectic style with Neoclassical elements It is clad in walnut 6 above the wrought iron fireplace is the city shield 6 Halls edit nbsp nbsp Left Golden Hall right Salon Eva Peron The Golden Hall reserved for ceremonies and other formal events was inspired by the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles France It is reached by climbing the Stairway of Honor Columns with Ionic capitals surround the central area supporting an arched gallery which serves as a balcony over the central area At its base there is a shield of honor with the arms of the city 7 The hall is lit by six chandeliers each with 45 lights as well as 14 candelabras The room is used for public hearings receptions and events After women obtained voting rights in 1947 and female politicians began to enter the government s legislative system First Lady Eva Peron established the palace s Salon Rosado pink room now known as the Salon Eva Peron as a reserved area for government women to discuss issues in a place from which men were excluded 3 The room is now open to visitors It is decorated with a memorial bust of Eva Peron and includes original fixtures 3 The edifice was declared a Historic Protection Area in 1977 and at the comprehensive protection level since 2000 7 The salon is a study which she used as head of the Eva Peron Foundation A number of scenes for Alan Parker s 1996 film Evita were filmed here and in the legislative chambers It is located between the offices of the President and the Vice President of the First Legislature It houses some of the original furniture and personal objects such as a desk chair lamp folders ink and letter rack 3 Its walls are paneled in wood There are also two Louis XIV cabinets by cabinetmaker Tarris the municipal arms engraved on the doors Two vases stand there one in Baccarat crystal the other bronze Tower and carillon edit nbsp Carillon of the Palacio Legislativo de la Ciudad de Buenos AiresThe clock tower is 97 metres 318 ft high It houses a clock with five bells named Santa Maria Pinta La Nina La Portena and the largest at 1 800 kg Argentina The tower s four quadrants have a diameter measuring 4 5 metres 15 ft The clock has a system that controls the running of 80 other clocks distributed in the rest of the building The German made carillon made of bronze has 30 bells that together weigh over 27 tons most are more than 4 tons Its architect was Hector Ayerza It is situated on a semicircular pergola surrounded by gargoyles and the silver pipes of a powerful air conditioner The bells are suspended in an iron frame 11 metres 36 ft in height and weigh 8 tons When installed in 1930 it was the largest carillon in South America 7 8 9 See also editBuenos Aires City LegislatureReferences edit a b Joseph R Yogerst Maribeth Mellin 1 April 2001 Traveler s Argentina Companion GLOBE PEQUOT Press pp 290 ISBN 978 0 7627 0354 8 Retrieved 20 May 2013 a b c d e f El Palacio Legislativo Legislatura de la Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires Retrieved 19 May 2013 a b c d e Luongo Michael T 9 March 2012 Evita s Buenos Aires The New York Times Retrieved 18 May 2013 Luongo Michael 5 July 2011 Frommer s Buenos Aires John Wiley amp Sons pp 158 ISBN 978 1 118 11548 0 Palacio Congreso de la Nacion Argentina in Spanish Arqhys com Retrieved 20 May 2011 a b Direccion General de BIBLIOTECA Y HEMEROTECA cedom gov ar Archived from the original on 2 October 2012 Retrieved 19 May 2013 a b c Palacio De La Legislatura Portena in Spanish Buenosairessos com Archived from the original on 14 July 2014 Retrieved 20 May 2013 Zigiotto Diego M 2008 Las mil y una curiosidades de Buenos Aires la ciudad que no conocemos in Spanish Buenos Aires Grupo Editorial Norma ISBN 978 987 545 483 5 Himitian Evangelina 12 August 2001 El carillon porteno que se quedo mudo La Nacion in Spanish Retrieved 19 May 2013 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Palacio de la Legislatura de Buenos Aires Website of the Buenos Aires City Legislature in Spanish Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Buenos Aires City Legislature Palace amp oldid 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