Club del Progreso

The Club del Progreso is an aristocratic Argentine club in Buenos Aires, founded in 1852, after the fall of Juan Manuel de Rosas.[1] It was originally a gentlemen's club, historically located in the neighborhood of Monserrat.[2]

Club del Progreso
Headquarters at Avenida de Mayo
General information
StatusClub Restaurant
LocationMonserrat, Buenos Aires
AddressSarmiento No. 1334

History

It was founded by Diego de Alvear and Rufino de Elizalde on May 1, 1852. Its first headquarters was installed in a house located at the Calle Perú 147, in the Monserrat district.[3] Later it was installed in the Palacio Muñoa, a building made by the English engineer Edward Taylor, located a few meters from the old headquarters on Calle de la Victoria 602.[4]

The Club del Progreso moved its headquarters again in 1900, this time in a building on Avenida de Mayo 633, retaining that headquarters until 1941.[5] Among its partners were several aristocrats, politicians, military and Argentine presidents, including Justo José de Urquiza, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Bartolomé Mitre and Julio Argentino Roca.[6]

  • First headquarters of the Club del Progreso
    First headquarters of the Club del Progreso
  • Palacio Muñoa, headquarters of the Club del Progreso until 1900
    Palacio Muñoa, headquarters of the Club del Progreso until 1900
  • News from the Club del Progreso in Buenos Aires, 1864 Guide
    News from the Club del Progreso in Buenos Aires, 1864 Guide
  • Club del Progreso headquarters in Avenida de Mayo
    Club del Progreso headquarters in Avenida de Mayo
  • View of the halls of the current headquarters
    View of the halls of the current headquarters

References
  1. Juan Manuel de Rosas en la historia argentina: creador y sostén de la unidad nacional, Volúmenes 2-3. Enrique Arana. 1954.
  2. Diario de sesiones de la Cámara de Diputados, Volumen 7. Argentina. Congreso de la Nación. Cámara de Diputados de la Nación. 1947.
  3. Club del Progreso: 50 años de su Fundación. Caras y Caretas.
  4. Anales, Volumen 21. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Instituto de Arte Americano e Investigaciones Estéticas. 1968.
  5. Anuario Kraft ...: gran guía internacional del comercio, industria. Guillermo Kraft, ltda. 1942.
  6. Julio Argentino Roca. Círculo Militar, 1969. 1969.
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