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Post Office, Telegraph and Telephone Building, CTT, of Horta

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Açores > Horta > Horta > Matriz

Location

The Post, Telegraph and Telephone Building, better known as CTT, is located in the city of Horta, in the parish of Matriz. Its presence in Largo Duque de Ávila e Bolama grants it a central position within Horta's urban fabric, contributing to the atmosphere of an important square where one can observe the pulse of local life.

This strategic location in Horta makes it an easily identifiable landmark for those exploring the city on foot, naturally integrating into the daily routine and the built landscape.

A Legacy in Communications

This building, completed between 1947 and 1949, was conceived with a vital purpose: to be the communications hub for Faial Island. It housed postal, telegraph, and telephone services, the essential links that connected the island to the rest of the world and enabled communication among its inhabitants.

Its construction marked an important stage in the development of Horta's infrastructure, symbolizing the advancement and modernization of communication networks at the time. Today, it continues to perform its original function, keeping alive the historical connection with the island's communication past.

Architectural Characteristics

A representative of 20th-century architecture, the Horta CTT building stands out for its solidity and the functional language typical of large public buildings of that period. Its structure was designed to accommodate highly relevant services, reflecting an aesthetic that prioritizes durability and civic presence.

Its construction, overseen by the Delegation for the Works of Post, Telegraph, and Telephone Buildings, demonstrates the commitment to creating a robust infrastructure adapted to the needs of the time. Observing this building allows one to understand the architectural vision of the 1940s in Portugal, applied to a type of construction that was, at the time, a pillar of social and economic life.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt

Coordinates DD: 38.5376225,-28.6260355
Coordinates DMS: 38°32'15.4"N 28°37'33.7"W

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