Part Alta in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Antic Escorxador / Old Slaughterhouse

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2022

1. Antic Escorxador / Old Slaughterhouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(Catalan:)
Edifici modernista de l'arquitecte Josep Maria Pujol, inaugurat l'any 1901. Va funcionar com escorxador fins els anys vuitanta. Actualment acull la seu del Rectorat de la Universitat Rovira i Virgili.

(Spanish:)
Edificio modernista del arquitecto Josep Maria Pujol, inaugúrado en el año 1901. Funcionó como matadero hasta los años ochenta. Actualmente acoge la sede del Rectorado de la Universidad Rovira i Virgili.

(English:)
An Art Nouveau building by the architect Josep Maria Pujol, opened in 1901. It was an abatoir until the 1980. Currently the home of the Rectors Office of the Rovira i Virgili University.

(French:)
Édifice moderniste de l'architecte Josep Maria Pujol, inauguré en 1901. Il servit d'abattoir jusque dans les années 1980. C'est aujourd'hui le siège du Rectorat de l'Université Rovira i Virgili.

Erected by Ajuntament de Tarragona.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

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41° 7.17′ N, 1° 15.63′ E. Marker is in Tarragona, Cataluña (Catalonia). It is in Part Alta. Marker is on Carrer de l'Escorxador, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Carrer de l'Escorxador 2, Tarragona, Cataluña 43003, Spain. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Col·legi Jaume I / College of James I (a few steps from this marker); Església de l'Ensenyança / Church of the Company of Mary (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Santa Tecla la Vella / Church of Santa Tecla la Vella (about 120 meters away); Hospital de Santa Tecla (about 150 meters away); Casa dels Concilis / Council House (about 180 meters away); Tarragona Murdered Catholic Priests (about 210 meters away); Casa del Cambrer / The Camerlengo's House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Roman Worship Enclosure / Recinte de Culte Imperial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarragona.

Antic Escorxador / Old Slaughterhouse and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2022

2. Antic Escorxador / Old Slaughterhouse and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.