Historical places of work: Officine Ducrot
The Places in question are included in the "Regional Map of Places of Identity and Memory" (LIM) established by the Region of Sicily with DA n. 8410 of 03/12/2009
The reference sector is that relating to the "Archaeologized" places of processing "Valenza Lim: Historical artifact
Together with the former Chimica Arenella they are the two main examples of industrial archeology present in Palermo. The structure was built to house the Ducrot workshops and the Ducrot Studio and includes 23 warehouses. The historical and economic importance of this area is great, where between the end of the nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century works in liberty style wood and metal were created, designed by the Palermo architect Ernesto Basile. Some of these pieces of furniture were used as furnishings in the salons of the Florio cruise ships and for the furnishings of Palazzo Montecitorio. They also hosted the Ducrot Air Force. (Source text wikipedia)
Property bound pursuant to Legislative Decree 42/2004. (DDG n. 5072 of 10.11.16)
Insertion of card : Ignazio Caloggero
Photo: web
Informational contributions : Ignazio Caloggero, Web
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