Buenos Aires was one rich town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries* as the combination of migration, agricultural productivity and global prosperity boosted its GNP dramatically. Because so much of that wealth was concentrated in the city, and further concentrated among the oligarchy, it resulted in a lot of architectural display – including monumental art.
They clearly liked showing off men on horses, especially in the middle of parks and roads:
And they start young:
* During the first three decades of the 20th century, Argentina outgrew Canada and Australia in population, total income, and per capita income. By 1913, Argentina was the world’s 10th wealthiest nation per capita.
Very interesting commentary on BA Gord: I’ve been following closely. Thanqu!
“During the first three decades of the 20th century, Argentina outgrew Canada and Australia . .” I’m not surprised! Maybe even the ’40’s too: throughout the war, as an English school boys we followed the North and South Atlantic convoys closely: we were desperately dependent on SA agricultural products and we knew it!
They were not on our side.
I am surprised to read recently, Puerto Madero docks were obsolete almost as soon as the were completed in 1910: Europe’s needs required larger freighters, I guess!
How the hell did they survive the Perons?
My favourite BA watering hole is San Telmo closely followed by La Boca: I have pics of my in tango mode in La Boca: strictly my eyes only.