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've seen film of the 1930 World Cup Final at the Estadio Centenario and there was a small Deco tower at the back of one of the terracing areas. I don't suppose that's still there is it? Or is that it in the background to your photo?
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.
I've seen film of the 1930 World Cup Final at the Estadio Centenario and there was a small Deco tower at the back of one of the terracing areas. I don't suppose that's still there is it? Or is that it in the background to your photo?
ReplyDeleteIt's still there Jack and yes that's it in the background. You can see it much better in this post.
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