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The Southern Front saw him sleeping under the car.until wine production boomed, and then fruit cultivation, Antonio dedicated himself to the valley and its wineries and warehouses. A family mission led him to become a builder, but he didn’t know it Today it’s Silenzi, from historic building.
Uriana and Antonio, typical portraits of another era. All around, photos from family archives. Photo: Cecilia Maletti.***
La Casa Silenzi, located on Calle Don Bosco casi Sarmiento. Photo: Cecilia Maletti.***
Arriving at Montegranaro World on February 5, 1888Ascoli-Piceno, Italy, the son of Luis Silenzi and Antonia Rossi on his first trip Went to Argentina at 17 years old1905, in the company of his mentor. An illness of his mother, which further complicated his health, brought him back to his native country, but in the short time he spent near the Rio de la Plata he had already accumulated as Bricklayer on sewer project Prosperous Buenos Aires.
Some claim he attended school there to improve his literacy and gain a better grasp of the Spanish language. It was the pinnacle of his training. Although it did not reach the academic title, it made him Refine your learning and apply it to the field.
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Photo: Cecilia Maletti.***
a painting with Views of Montegranaro from his childhoodstill guarding the entrance to Allen’s old house, located at the end of a majestic library next to the door. It is one of the many items that decorates the living room of a large house, Still standing a few meters away from the corner of Don Bosco and Sarmiento. That’s home where antonio and his wife liveUliana Offidani and their four children: Irma, María Antonieta, Luisa Germana and Luis Elpidio.
The house is a symbol of the best times of the family, which preceded their arrival.but this does not take away its importance in reconstructions of the era, as it helps to understand the context in which they must be integrated. It is understood that The property’s origins date back to its founding The city in the 1910s looked completely different than it does today: square san martinA few meters away, there is just an open space reserved for the Heroes Monument, and there are no trees there. “Santa Catalina” Parish This could not have happened either, and this early school is today converted into Historic N°23, It is still awaiting construction of its headquarters.
On dirty streets, struggling with salt and lack of running water,”Allen is just a small village Try to grow and rise Villa in the plantation “Everything around it is constantly buffeted by the wind,” says teacher Mercedes Amieva Echenique in her book “Piazzas, Squares and Monuments.”
Laura Silenzi, great-granddaughter of Antonio and UlianaAffectionately known as “RÍO NEGRO”, they trusted RÍO NEGRO to share the intimacy of this much-admired but little-known house. The history teacher said exactly, A collection of Louis’ photos, memories and informationthe couple’s son, stayed to reflect on the family’s history in the area.
Another great-granddaughter, Romina, is reading Louis Sirenzi’s original archive of Ellen and the family’s history. Photo: Cecilia Maletti.***
She reported it Antonio and Uriana were married in Italy in 1913shortly after their second and fateful trip to Argentina. After a stay in Buenos Aires and working on different jobs there, they received a proposal to join The great call means building the dam “Ing”. Balest. They then traveled to Patagonia, providing labor between 1913 and 1917. They also needed another climate to maintain Uliana’s health, and Uliana found some natural relief here.
“For the first time, despite the train service, “Antonio rode back and forth from Ellen.”this descendant said that she wanted to talk about some customs of her ancestors. He estimated that during those years, Uliana and the children were awaiting their return in a temporary residence on what is now Via Mariani.
These beginnings were not easy. After the dam construction is completed, Antonio took on the work of the southern front aloneand a colleague, Ramón Pérez. Ignacio Julio Tote in his book “A Centenary Tribute to My Allen” lists “their work in Jacobachi, Los Menocos, Macincho and other boomtowns” ”. It coincides with Laura’s contribution, Getting there was a real adventure to those distant points.
“After riding in a carriage for several days, Have adequate water, food and shelter. At night, they slept under the car when they camped during the trip. They built a fire to drive away the mountain lions. and how many pests live in the desert,” the researchers added. Later better collections allowed them Replacing Blood Traction with a Ford TBut complications continued due to poor road conditions, sandbars, cold and heat.
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“Arturo Olmos’s tenant.” That’s how he described it The Italian bricklayer, the colonial registry General Rocca, preserved in the Historical Archives of Viedma. It is understood that The house on Don Bosco Street where the Silenz family moved after 1923located “on the western half of Block 66.” Before the necessary incremental modifications, it consisted of “four 4 x 3 meter structures, Brick walls, zinc roof, Portland cement floorsplaster ceiling, white painted interior, kitchen and water closet (toilet), and a reservoir 10,000 liters of cement, complete with pump, all fenced with willow columns and three smooth thin wires and small wooden boards.
The oldest photograph we have of the Silenzi house – Photo: Allen Project.
Garden with cistern in the middle and on the left is the current door to Don Bosco Street – Photo: Silenzi Family. ***
The rest of the report is signed by the assistant in charge and stamped by the Ministry of Agriculture, and reads as follows: The other square meters are “planted with orchards and fruit trees”.according to the practice of that year. still no record handmade ceramics factory They would have been built over time to take advantage of such a large space and also to take advantage of the colorful squares that still outline a path in the backyard today.
“The house used to be like a relay stationthey later received As part of Antonio’s payment for the work he did for Patricio “Piñeiro Sorondo” is Laura’s conclusion based on documents and comments reviewed decades later. The Allen Project, a team specializing in local historical reconstruction, identified Olmos as one of the people who emerged as a founding property owner.
Decades later, thanks to Uliana’s work, the field It was named “House of Flowers”for peonies, “rabbits,” alleles, and geraniums, which grow near a huge olive tree that is pruned for every Palm Sunday pilgrimage.
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A few photo reminders Antonio wears suspenders, hat and work shirt. He is meticulous and understands plans, techniques and solutions to ensure continuity of work, even Severe weather such as frostwhat he fought Worked with employees at dawn to prevent buildings from cracking due to the cold.
Photo: The Allen Project.***
Thanks to recommendations and contacts, his first clients included residents of his wineries “Los Viñedos” and “Barón de Río Negro” with surnames such as Mir, Flügel and Piñeiro Sorondo. Then he did the same thing Fernandez Oro, Cipoletti, Stefanelli, Cervantes, Vergo, Beltran and Rio Colorado. He focused on reinforced concrete containers and later developed the “Pilzdecken” method, which uses mushroom-shaped columns and eliminates cross beams. Strategies to Prevent What They Call “Wine Sickness”which affects its color and taste.
At the same time, he left Allen Construction of the municipality and its theater, main mast, facade of the old “Santa Catalina” churchseveral bridges, the Italian association “Millacó” and many more. They have made arrangements with his son Louis to work at the Sixth Police Station, the municipal slaughterhouse, a YPF service station, a private residence and even a cemetery. Even came Travel to Roccain the reform of the Rex Cinema, Social Clubs and Telephone Leagues, as well as the Paso Cordoba Schools and Police Force five jumps. End at Plaza Huinculin the YPF boss’s home and other offices of different companies.
On the facade of the old Allen Church, the name “Silenzi” is written on the wall in the upper right corner.***
However, as time went on, delays in payment for work done and other circumstances made the outlook less encouraging, so The crisis caused him pain and worsened his health. At the age of 83, Already retired from busy activities, On April 15, 1971, he passed away forever His remains rest in Allens Cemetery.
Photo: Cecilia Maletti.Dedicated to entities such as the Alliance Club, CCO Bicycle Committee, Italian Association, Rotary Club and Masons, now away from the concrete mixer, His final portrait shows him with his beloved Uliana, the prestigious companion Who followed him and built a life plan. They took a group photo in front of Antonio knows how to decorate the same fireplace in his housewith the same refinement as he did in other buildings, it was his personal brand. “I think his career was actually there, through decoration, through architecture,” His great-granddaughter Laura dares to reflect today, and it is through looking back that we can learn.
Photo: Familia Silenzi.***
Photo: Familia Silenzi.***
Memories of one of many projects. Photo: Silenzi family.
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How did Antonio Silenzi’s innovations in construction techniques influence future builders and architects?
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Antonio Silenzi’s legacy lives on through the structures he built, the innovations he introduced in construction techniques, and the memories cherished by those who knew him. His work not only shaped the landscape of Allen and its surroundings but also left an indelible mark on the community he served. As we reflect on his life and contributions, it is clear that his passion for architecture and commitment to quality will continue to inspire future generations of builders and architects.
