Aduana Taylor, Historical customs building in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Aduana Taylor is a historical customs building in Buenos Aires distinguished by its semicircular form with five floors. The structure contained 51 vaulted warehouses and a central tower with a lighthouse at the waterfront, making it a major landmark of the port.
The building was erected between 1855 and 1859 and served as the city's main customs facility during a period of rapid economic growth. Its construction was part of a larger strategy to modernize the port and secure Buenos Aires' position as the region's leading trading hub.
The building represents Buenos Aires' shift toward a modern trading hub and shows how the city reshaped its relationship with the river. Its architecture reflects the economic ambition that shaped the port and city in the 1800s.
The remains of the building now form part of the Bicentennial Museum located at the intersection of Belgrano and Ingeniero Huergo avenues. The museum sits near the riverfront, offering views of the waterfront and helping visitors understand the site's former importance to the city's trade.
The building's construction required land reclamation from the Rio de la Plata and included a 300 meter wooden pier. This pier allowed large vessels direct access to the customs house, revolutionizing how cargo was handled in the port.
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