http://collections.ecu.edu/files/original/34/1000/AteneoGrandSplendidGarrettReid.1.jpg c6eaf40c9d5ef140ac8da3e6f5121c51 http://collections.ecu.edu/files/original/34/1000/AteneoGrandSplendidGarrettReid.docx e417c6899645ece933e2dce4b805ea3b http://collections.ecu.edu/files/original/34/1000/AteneoGrandSplendidGarrettReid.2.m4a 256db42219257296337355c1b293a3d8 http://collections.ecu.edu/files/original/34/1000/AteneoGrandSplendidGarrettReid.3.pdf 99f260f9684503ebfd6354eb0a73af65 PDF Text Text Named the world’s most beautiful bookstore by National Geographic in 2019, the Ateneo Grand Splendid is a spectacle of literature, architecture, and art. Originally designed to be a tango theatre in 1919, the building is remarkable for its painted ceilings, sculpted columns, and embellished architecture. During the building’s time as a theater, it was known as the Teatro Gran Splendid and hosted some of the most prominent names in Tango history, like Carlos Gardel and Robert Firpo. The theatre would come to serve as a tango recording studio as well, before being converted into a film cinema in the twenties. The first movies with sound shown in all of Argentina were shown in the Gran Splendid in 1929. Over 70 years later, Grupo Ilhsa, owner of Yenny libraries, the Ateneo chain, and more, leased the building in 2000. The building was once again converted to fit a new purpose- this time becoming the flagship store of the chain. Under architectural supervision, the cinematic seating was replaced with shelving and reading nooks, and a modern café was built on the stage. While modern features have been added, the original style and beauty remain, leading to a one-of-the-kind shopping experience. Whether you’re interested in looking through the thousands of books the store stocks, sipping a cappuccino at the café, or simply walking through the historical building, the Ateneo Grand Splendid is a top-pick when touring Buenos Aires. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Digital Buenos Aires Subject The topic of the resource Digital Buenos Aires Description An account of the resource Digital Buenos Aires Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Irina Swain, Brandon Sugg, Laura Levi Altstaedter, Magali Krosl Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Irina Swain, Brandon Sugg, Laura Levi Altstaedter, Magali Krosl Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires Subject The topic of the resource The Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore in Buenos Aires Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Garrett Reid, Brandon Sugg