Escola Estadual de Primeiro Grau Campos Salles, Public elementary school in Liberdade District, São Paulo, Brazil
Escola Estadual de Primeiro Grau Campos Salles is a school building in São Paulo featuring a two-story structure with H-shaped classroom layouts. The construction combines marble accents with traditional clay brick methods and received heritage protection from both CONDEPHAAT and Conpresp due to its architectural and educational merit.
The building was founded in 1911 as part of São Paulo's government education initiative during Brazil's First Republic era. It was one of approximately 170 school buildings constructed at that time to expand the public education system.
The school reflects European neoclassical design that shaped São Paulo's early public education landscape. Its marble details and brick construction became characteristic of the neighborhood's architectural identity.
The location is well-connected by public transportation in the Liberdade District and has clear signage for navigation. The building is currently undergoing renovation, so visitors should check ahead regarding access and operating status.
After a fire in December 1992, the building stopped serving as a school and is now being transformed into a museum. The renovation project aims to create a space dedicated to the art of Manabu Mabe and Japanese-Brazilian modernism.
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