São José Theater
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The São José Theater was an important venue located in Largo São Gonçalo, now Doutor João Mendes Square, in the Brazilian city of São Paulo. Inaugurated on September 4, 1864, its first premises accomm
Facade of the São José Theater in 1911
São José Theater still unfinished in 1862.
São José Theater after renovations in 1876.
Fire at São José Theater.
Largo de São Francisco
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Largo de São Francisco is home to some important landmarks in the history of São Paulo and is considered one of the city's main Baroque architecture complexes. It is also known as the "ground zero" of
São José Theater
…as the Casa da Ópera, the city's first theater located in Pátio do Colégio, had deteriorated. Initially, the location of the new venue was undefined. Largo de São Francisco, where the Álvares Penteado School of Commerce is located, was considered, but Largo São Gonçalo, now Doutor João Mendes Square, was chosen. The work…
Law School of the University of São Paulo, located in Largo São Francisco
Ladeira do Ouvidor, Largo de São Francisco, ca. 1860.