Arroyo 910, Historical embassy building in Retiro, Argentina.
Arroyo 910 was a petit hotel built in 1925 by architect Alejandro Virasoro as the residence of Enrique Lastra, at the corner of Arroyo and Suipacha in Retiro. It had a ground floor of offices, a reception floor for meetings and parties, and the ambassadors' residence on the third floor; a small fourth floor and a basement were added later. The building was destroyed by the 1992 attack, and only part of the original wall remains in the memorial plaza.
The building was constructed in 1925 by architect Alejandro Virasoro for aristocrat Enrique Lastra. It later served as the Israeli Embassy, functioning as an important diplomatic center until 1992.
The building reflects a period when European architectural styles shaped the homes of Buenos Aires' wealthy residents. You can see these influences in the elegant proportions and carefully crafted details of its facade.
The building stands at the corner of Arroyo and Suipacha streets with direct access to multiple bus lines. Plaza San Martin is within walking distance and the area is easy to explore on foot.
Part of the building survived the 1992 blast: the Suipacha street front and the small fourth floor, added years after the embassy opened. The rest was demolished later, and the site became Plaza Embajada de Israel, inaugurated on 17 March 2000, with a section of the original wall kept and two rows of lime trees, one for each victim.
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