Club del Progreso
| Club del Progreso | |
|---|---|
 Headquarters at Avenida de Mayo | |
| General information | |
| Status | Club Restaurant |
| Location | Monserrat, Buenos Aires |
| Address | Sarmiento No. 1334 |
The Club del Progreso is an aristocratic Argentine club in Buenos Aires, founded in 1852, after the fall of Juan Manuel de Rosas.[1] It was originally a gentlemen's club, historically located in the neighborhood of Monserrat.[2]
History[edit]
It was founded by Diego de Alvear and Rufino de Elizalde on May 1, 1852. Its first headquarters was installed in a house located at the Calle Perú 147, in the Monserrat district.[3] Later it was installed in the Palacio Muñoa, a building made by the English engineer Edward Taylor, located a few meters from the old headquarters on Calle de la Victoria 602.[4]
The Club del Progreso moved its headquarters again in 1900, this time in a building on Avenida de Mayo 633, retaining that headquarters until 1941.[5] Among its partners were several aristocrats, politicians, military and Argentine presidents, including Justo José de Urquiza, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Bartolomé Mitre and Julio Argentino Roca.[6]
Gallery[edit]
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First headquarters of the Club del Progreso -
Palacio Muñoa, headquarters of the Club del Progreso until 1900 -
News from the Club del Progreso in Buenos Aires, 1864 Guide -
Club del Progreso headquarters in Avenida de Mayo -
View of the halls of the current headquarters
References[edit]
- ^ Juan Manuel de Rosas en la historia argentina: creador y sostén de la unidad nacional, Volúmenes 2-3. Enrique Arana. 1954.
- ^ Diario de sesiones de la Cámara de Diputados, Volumen 7. Argentina. Congreso de la Nación. Cámara de Diputados de la Nación. 1947.
- ^ Club del Progreso: 50 años de su Fundación. Caras y Caretas.
- ^ Anales, Volumen 21. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Instituto de Arte Americano e Investigaciones Estéticas. 1968.
- ^ Anuario Kraft ...: gran guía internacional del comercio, industria. Guillermo Kraft, ltda. 1942.
- ^ Julio Argentino Roca. Círculo Militar, 1969. 1969.