Centro de Instrucción Comercial, Renaissance residential building in Huelva, Spain.
Description
The Centro de Instrucción Comercial is a two-story residential building with a tower and facade of marble columns and decorated balconies in Huelva. The structure blends Renaissance, Baroque, and Mudéjar architectural styles into one coherent design.
History
Architect José María Pérez Carasa designed the building, which opened in 1923 as part of Huelva's urban development. It played a role in shaping the city's modern character during the early 20th century.
Culture
The initials CIC are carved into the marble column capitals of the ground floor balcony, marking the building's original purpose as an educational institution. This inscription shows how the organization's identity was woven into the architecture itself.
Practical
The building houses the Cajasol Foundation exhibition hall with regular art displays and cultural events. Visitors should check ahead to see what exhibitions are currently on display to plan their visit.
Did you know?
In 1926 the building served briefly as a chapel for celebrated bullfighter Manuel Báez Gómez 'Litri' after his fatal injury. This unusual use connects the building's history to a dramatic moment in Spanish cultural history.
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