Palacio Elortondo Alvear, Gothic Revival building at Florida Street and Corrientes Avenue, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Palacio Elortondo Alvear is a Gothic Revival building at the corner of Florida and Corrientes with a three-story limestone facade featuring pointed arches and rose windows throughout. Italian balustrades frame each level and give the structure its distinctive vertical rhythm.
English engineer Edward Taylor designed this residence for Federico Elortondo and Isabel Armstrong between 1870 and 1880. Its construction at a narrow point along Corrientes Avenue represented an important architectural achievement in the city's developing commercial district.
This residence hosted the 1882 wedding of Carlos María Diego de Alvear and María de las Mercedes de Elortondo, marking a significant moment in Buenos Aires high society. The upper floors still carry traces of the grand social gatherings that once defined life here.
The ground floor has been repurposed many times over, housing everything from the leather goods store Casa Mayorga to contemporary retail shops. The upper floors are best viewed from across the street or from the corners where you can fully see the architectural details of the facade.
The original marble staircase and decorative plasterwork on the upper floors have survived numerous renovations throughout the building's history. These interior details offer a glimpse into the craftsmanship and finish quality of homes built during that era.
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