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Obelisco de Buenos Aires

Obelisco de Buenos Aires: Inauguración del Obelisco: built in about 60 days from 20 March 1936 and inaugurated on 23 May for the 400th anniversary of the first founding of Buenos Aires, to a design by Alberto Prebisch on the site of the demolished church of San Nicolás de Bari. It stands where Corrientes crosses 9 de Julio and became the city's icon. and Obelisco inaugurated: Built in 31 days for the city's 400th anniversary.† 1936: Obelisco inaugurated: Built in 31 days for the city's 400th anniversary.† 1936: Inauguración del Obelisco: built in about 60 days from 20 March 1936 and inaugurated on 23 May for the 400th anniversary of the first founding of Buenos Aires, to a design by Alberto Prebisch on the site of the demolished church of San Nicolás de Bari. It stands where Corrientes crosses 9 de Julio and became the city's icon.†

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Inauguración del Obelisco: built in about 60 days from 20 March 1936 and inaugurated on 23 May for the 400th anniversary of the first founding of Buenos Aires, to a design by Alberto Prebisch on the site of the demolished church of San Nicolás de Bari. It stands where Corrientes crosses 9 de Julio and became the city's icon.May 23, 1936

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Obelisco inaugurated: Built in 31 days for the city's 400th anniversary.1936

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Golden Age — took place at Obelisco de Buenos AiresMay 23, 1936

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Plaza de la República, Av. Corrientes y Av. 9 de Julio, San Nicolás

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