COLORFUL BRAZIL: Historical University Building, Curitiba (PR)

HISTORICAL UNIVERSITY BUILDING, CURITIBA (PR)

One of the many landmarks in Curitiba is the historical building (Prédio Histórico) of the Federal University of Paraná (Universidade Federal do Paraná; UFPR). Originally, it was called “Universidade do Paraná” (University of Paraná), when it was founded in 1912. It is the oldest university in Brazil. In 1920, the Brazilian government forced the University to split in separated Faculties. Only in 1951, the faculties were joined again into the Federal University of Paraná. The historic building, designed by military engineer Baeta de Faria, was constructed in 1913. Ten years later, two lateral wings were added, according to the original plan. In 1954, reform of the building took place; the covered dome was removed, and a new facade with columns was built. In 1999, the historic building was elected to become an official symbol of the city of Curitiba.

The historical building in 1926
Foto: Arquivo Hstórico ACS 

The original picture was taken at the end of April 2008.

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