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Areal Street Fountain

Areal Street Fountain

Fountain made by artist José Vitor, who used bricks and mortar in its construction. It is part of the set of fountains made in Bação, on the occasion of a water distribution project in the early 20th century, on the initiative of Mayor Joaquim Costa Sena.

It is part of the set of fountains built by José Vitor, with a similar design to the fountain on Cruzeiro street. Set in a public area, next to the front dividing fence of land attached to a residence, it is close to the cross and the western end of Antônio de Paula alley, a small square that makes up the urban fabric, framed by vegetation that enhances its location in the complex. It features a rectangular projection base in a masonry structure covered with smooth plaster, on two levels. A pillar slightly away from the back fabric forms the support for the faucet. The top finish is made by an element in the form of a small dome with decorative friezes and a more elaborate profile than the Fountain on Cruzeiro street. It has a masonry structure and a coating possibly composed of sand and lime. It is 1.91m tall.

Narrativa

“Areal street was formerly called Arraial… from saying Arraial so much, it ended up becoming Areal… But this is the origin of the place. The Fountain there is also José Vitor’s work of art!”

Mrs. Divina, 94 years old, resident of the Moura Lima Manor

Registration in other heritage and environmental bodies

It is not listed as inventoried properties of the Itabirito City Hall or others.

Notes

-This set of inventories was prepared exclusively for the purpose of registering the cultural assets indicated by the community of São Gonçalo do Bação to meet the signaling, digital registration and enhancement program for Alleys, Fountains and Historic Attractions Circuits; - The contents of these inventories, if used in reports, other types of inventories and/or publications, must be duly cited, following ABNT rules; - The authorship of the photos and the origin of the iconographic collection (either personal or family collection) must be mentioned.

Bibliography
DAMASCENO, Thiago Luiz M. “Chafarizes de São Gonçalo do Bação”. Monografia apresentada no Centro de Educação Tecnológica /CET - Itabirito, 2004.
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