This substantial building in the Ciudad Vieja (Old City) in Montevideo is the Edificio Artigas. It was designed by architect Joseph Carré and named in honour of the Uruguay national hero General José Gervasio Artigas.
This last one isn't a door, but it is an entrance to the seating area of Montevideo's Estadio Centenario where Uruguay won the first Football World Cup in 1930. How good is this deco plaque celebrating that achievement.
I can't remember what we saw first, the market or the modernist stadium. In any case we were close to our destination so it was worth getting off the bus and to have a stroll around the market stalls and take in the Club Biguá de Villa Biarritz.
I think this is 1625 Avenida 18 de Julio in Montevideo. My notes are somewhat lacking in the exact detail but certainly the number next to this Art Deco door reads 1625.
MELBOURNE ART DECO
In 2009 Robin Grow published a book on Melbourne Art Deco, with images largely supplied by David Thompson. The book quickly sold out and he is pleased to say that it has now been re-published by Brolga Press, with updates, errors corrected and a new cover.
Best of all, it is selling for about $25 in the shops and on-line. Art Deco & Modernism Society members can purchase a copy from me for $22, (includes postage within Australia). For overseas orders please email for postage rates. Contact me at robingrow@ozemail.com.au if you are interested, and advise if you would like the book to be dedicated and/or signed.