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Palace of the States
A. Malta1908
Memória da Eletricidade
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The building, originally designed by engineer Antônio Paula Freitas in 1880, served as the Palace of the States during the 1908 National Exposition. It was adapted to house the representations of the different states of the federation. Notable features include the triangular pediment on the façade, symbols of both the Monarchy and the Republic, and sculptures of two lions and eagles. Today, the building is home to the Institute of Mineralogy
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Details
- Title: Palace of the States
- Creator: Augusto Malta
- Date Created: 1908
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
- Location Created: Rio de Janeiro
- Physical Dimensions: 18 cm x 9 cm
- Original Language: Portuguese
- Type: Fotografia
- Original Source: https://memoriadaeletricidade.com.br/acervo/135423/if0304-08-palacio-dos-estados
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