Godoy House, Art Nouveau mansion in Independência, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Godoy House is a three-story residence with decorative masonry and iron elements featuring floral reliefs and wrought iron window gratings. The layout includes interconnected bedrooms and a drawing room on the upper floors, while the ground level contains kitchen and office spaces.
The building was constructed between 1904 and 1907 for Arno Bastian Meyer, then sold to merchant Francisco Tschiedel in 1926 and to psychiatrist Jacintho Godoy in 1939. Each owner contributed to the house's development and significance in Porto Alegre's history.
From 1939 to 1959, the residence served as a meeting place for local intellectuals and thinkers who gathered in the owner's ground floor office. These gatherings shaped the cultural scene of Porto Alegre during that period.
The house spans multiple levels with different areas on each floor, so allow time to explore all stories and rooms at a comfortable pace. The layout and decoration help visitors understand how each space was used and its role in daily life.
German architect Hermann Otto Menschen designed the building using imported construction methods and design elements that were uncommon in Porto Alegre in the early 1900s. This blend of European expertise with local execution makes it a distinctive example of the city's architectural heritage.
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