Vasques Building

Category: Civil Architecture > Building

District: Aveiro > Oliveira de Azeméis > Carregosa > Borralhais

History and Founder

- The "Vasques Building" was built in 1883 by Dª. Eduarda Elisa de Sousa Vasques, a woman of great local influence.

- She was born in Brazil and married António Simões dos Reis, former mayor of Oliveira de Azeméis.

- She passed away in 1910, and in her honor, the street where the building is located was named after her.

Architecture

- The building has a simple and functional style, with influences of neoclassicism and the Pombaline style.

- It stands out for its symmetry and sobriety, reflecting the utility and the era in which it was built.

Functions Over the Years

- It started as a primary school and is the oldest school building in the region.

- Over time, it was used for various public services, such as post office, medical support, and library.

- Today, it operates as a Post Office and Customer Service (SAF).

Asylum

- Dª. Eduarda and her husband also started the construction of an asylum for retired lawyers, but the project was not completed.

- The building, which maintains its original architecture, is now private property.

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