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| Dan | profile | all galleries >> The Argentina Galleries >> Museo Evita, Buenos Aires | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow |
| The Evita Museum is housed in a
mansion constructed for the Carabassa family during the first decade of
the 20th century. Architect Estanislao Pirovano gave the mansion its
formal image which combines elements from both the Plateresque and
Italian Renaissance styles. This beautiful building was declared a
National Historical Monument in 1999. In 1948, the Fundación Eva Perón bought, restored and
designated the mansion as Hogar de Tránsito (Temporary Home) #2,
a shelter for women and children with no resources. On July 18, 1948,
Evita inaugurated El Hogar with these words, “The Temporary Home
shelters those in need a nd those who have no home... for as long as
necessary until work and a home can be found... .” Evita offered the
women and children “an open door, a place set for them at the table, a
clean bed,” as well as “consolation and motivation, encouragement and
hope, faith and self-confidence.” The walls of this building once echoed with the strong voice of Evita
and the joyful voices of the women and children who found refuge in it.
Now it houses the Museo Evita, a living museum where people can come to
know, understand and appreciate the life of the most important woman of
Argentine history. ~ The Evita Museum website |
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