Palacio de Correos de Mexico
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Alternative Titles
Edificio Central de Correos
Correo Mayor (Main Post Office)
Date
1902-1907Description
Boari also undertook the construction of the Edificio Central de Correos (1902-1907), Mexico City, the first building in Mexico to use reinforced concrete. The exterior was faced in white stone, and the decorative details show a hybrid revival of Italian Renaissance and Hispano-Flemish style. It is an early example in Mexico of a large project given a specific functional role.; Boari also undertook the construction of the Edificio Central de Correos (1902-1907), Mexico City, the first building in Mexico to use reinforced concrete. The exterior was faced in white stone, and the decorative details show a hybrid revival of Italian Renaissance and Hispano-Flemish style. It is an early example in Mexico of a large project given a specific functional role. Source: Grove Art Online; http://www.oxfordartonline.com/ (accessed 6/22/2009)
Type of Work
post officeSubject
architectural exteriors, business, commerce and trade, government, mail system, post office, Nineteenth century, Renaissance Revival
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