San Pedro: a 20-block walk with preserved, immaculate old buildings

The future of a city is tied to the aspirations, illusions and dreams of the people who choose to live in that place. In Saint Pierre, a city located just over 170 kilometers from Buenos Aires, is the 900 on foot, a set of blocks that still keep the memory of those who lived and formed for the first time the nascent population who came to the city with the idea of ​​progress.

At the start of the 20th century, the city was showing signs of significant social, political, economic and religious growth. That is why now, in 2021, we can take advantage of these buildings that make up the historic center, which to this day retain the style that marked them at their peak.

Different houses give this promenade a majestic and picturesque air, and reveal the diversity of architectural styles: most of them are from the Spanish and Italian colonial period, although there are some as well. Art Nouveau, this marked a period of progress. The Paseo del 900 seeks, through its 20 blocks of the historic center and more than 50 old buildings, to sensitize the population to the heritage who left this city of immigrants arrived in the country.

From Association of Friends of the Center for Historical Studies of San Pedro They spoke with LA NACION and warned that the city tour begins at 460 Miter Street, where the Rafael Obligado People’s Library operates, one of the few institutions still standing and operating. It was founded thanks to the Sarmiento law and built by Gustavo Eppens and Pedro Iribarne.

In the direction of the Paraná river, located at the intersection of Liniers and Miter streets, is the so-called “1830 House”, which some dare to define as the oldest building in San Pedro. Currently the City Tourism Secretariat is working on it.

If we talk about history, also the place was iconic for journalism and entertainment. Where the city’s INTA headquarters are currently located at 299 Miter Street, The printing house and the newspaper El Independiente operated by Alejandro Mascetti, grandfather of the famous journalist César Mascetti. On the other hand, on 360 rue Pellegrini, on either side of the Municipal Palace (inaugurated in 1902, it is a building that stands out for its three gardens with a cistern and its important tower which stands out from other constructions), a succession of dreams of big houses which give a unique touch to the place, something very coveted by the filmmakers. There scenes from the film were developed Winter barracks, directed by Lautaro Murúa, and nearby was also filmed Looking for monica, who presented the performance of the Spanish Carmen Sevilla.

Another of the areas most coveted by tourists is the Domingo Faustino Sarmiento School No.1, at 402 Miter Street, where the House of the Spanish Crown operated, whose function was to collect taxes.

To visit the Paseo del 900, it is essential to visit the “Fray José María Bottaro” Historical Museum, which is open every day Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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