Bandstand at Bernardino Bahia Square
| Bandstand at Bernardino Bahia Square | |
|---|---|
Coreto da Praça Bernardino Bahia | |
  Bandstand at Bernardino Bahia Square in Brazil Location of Bandstand at Bernardino Bahia Square in Brazil | |
| General information | |
| Address | Praça Bernardino Bahia, Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil |
| Town or city | Feira de Santana, Bahia |
| Country | Brazil |
| Coordinates | 12°15′14″S 38°57′57″W / 12.253955°S 38.965935°W |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 1 |
| Floor area | 77.5 square metres (834 sq ft)[1] |
The Bandstand at Bernardino Bahia Square (Portuguese: Coreto da Praça Bernardino Bahia) is a historic bandstand in Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil. It is located within the Historic Center of Feira de Santana within Bernardino Bahia Square (Praça Bahia Square). The bandstand covers 77.5 square metres (834 sq ft) and was built by Colonel Bernardino Bahia in 1915. It is the first bandstand built in the city, and is one of three in Feira de Santana listed as a state heritage site by the Institute of Artistic and Cultural Heritage of Bahia in 1991.[2][1][3]
History
Little is known of the planning or construction of Bernardino Bahia Square or the bandstand. Records from the early 20th century indicate that the square had dense vegetation surrounded by buildings from the 19th century in both the traditional and eclectic style. The bandstand was built in the center of the square 1915 by the Colonel Bernardino Bahia, and was the first bandstand in Feira de Santana. The bandstand was greatly altered since its construction, but the only recorded renovation was in 2000. The Portuguese stonework that covered the square was replaced by concrete slabs, as were elements of the bandstand.[4][2][1][5][3]
Structure
The bandstand is a simple octagon-shaped structure with pillars supporting the roof. It covers 77.5 square metres (834 sq ft). All its elements are in metal, including the pillars and lambrequim. Its decorative elements and use of metal reflect architectural elements introduced to Brazil at the end of the 19th century. The use of metal in a roof was considered progressive at the time.[5] The bandstand is accessed by a single staircase along the side, but it is not original to the structure. The bandstand is in a poor state of repair. It has been used as a makeshift bar for a long period of time, and its lower portion for storage. The Bandstand at Froes da Mota Plaza is in similar condition.[2][1][5][3]
Access
The bandstand is located within a public square but due to its use as a bar and poor state of repair, may not be accessed.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d IPAC-BA (in Portuguese), vol. 7 (1st ed.), Salvador: Bahia. Coordenação de Fomento ao Turismo, 1975, p. 83-84, Wikidata Q61935830
- ^ a b c "Coreto da Praça Bernadino Bahia" (in Portuguese). Brasília, Brazil: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics). 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
- ^ a b c "Coreto da Praça Bernardino Bahia". Sistema de Informações do Patrimônio Cultural da Bahia (SIPAC). Salvador, Bahia: Instituto do Patrimônio Artístico e Cultural da Bahia. 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-11.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Juliano Mota Campos (2016), Entre tinteiros e palanques: A trajetória intelectual e política de Arnold Ferreira da Silva em Feira de Santana-BA (1909-1930) (in Portuguese), Feira de Santana, p. 71, Wikidata Q107198442
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ a b c d André Pomponet (12 August 2018). "O centenário coreto da Praça Bernardino Bahia". Tribuna Feirense (in Portuguese). Wikidata Q107197972.