Moinho Matarazzo, Industrial building in Brás District, São Paulo, Brazil
Description
Moinho Matarazzo is an industrial brick building in São Paulo's Brás District that rises 14 stories with high window rows across its symmetrical facade. The structure showcases the architectural style typical of early 20th-century mills and factories.
History
The building was established around 1900 by Francesco Matarazzo as part of a major industrial enterprise that shaped Latin America's economy. It played a key role in developing São Paulo as an industrial center during the early decades of the 20th century.
Culture
The building stands as a reminder of mill workers and factory laborers who shaped the early industrial city. Its red brick form remains a visible marker of the neighborhood's working-class past.
Practical
The building sits near Anhangabaú station in a central location accessible by foot from downtown São Paulo. The area offers good transit connections and remains surrounded by other historical sites worth exploring nearby.
Did you know?
Its position next to São Paulo Railway allowed the mill to import wheat directly from Argentina and the United States, giving it a major advantage. This rail connection was crucial to its operations and profitability during its working years.
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