Casa Museo Arturo Illia, Presidential residence museum in Cruz del Eje, Argentina
Casa Museo Arturo Illia is a residential home in Art Deco style with three bedrooms, dining room, bathroom, kitchen, and living room. The rooms are furnished with pieces and personal items that document the family's daily life.
The town collected donations from about 4,000 residents to buy and furnish the house in 1944. Illia lived there until 1963, when he was elected to lead the nation.
The house displays items from Illia's personal life and documents his dedication to healthcare and education matters. This collection lets visitors see how a leading political figure shaped his private world around these concerns.
The museum offers guided tours where guides show the rooms and explain the history. Visitors should check ahead since accessibility and opening times can vary depending on the season.
The medical consultation room preserves furniture and medical equipment from the 1960s, when Illia held free office hours for residents. This room reveals his work as a doctor before he moved into politics.
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