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28-Jul-2021

Villa Vídua de Can Sala

This villa is one of a group of houses that were built in the town during the early years of the twentieth century for the well-to-do families in Malgrat de Mar or for vacationers from Barcelona who would spend some time in our town. Vídua de can Sala Villa was built after Josefa Garriga Anglada’s request in 1909. At the same time, her family bought the property next door that became a knitwear factory, then was converted into Bombay Hotel and, nowadays, hosts the Municipal Archives.The architect of the tower was Esteve Rocafort i Carreras, from the nearby town of Blanes. In 1928,Francesc Serra i Bonet acquired the two properties. During the Spanish Civil War, the house was confiscated by the Local Committee of Antifascist Militias and was assigned to doctor Brull so he could use it as a clinic and home. After the war, the tower was used by the Falange, a fascist organisation related to the new extreme right-wing government. In 1942, the family Riera Oliveras acquired the two properties. At the beginning of the 60’s, they renovated the building next to the villa to build the Bombay Hotel. However, in 1966, after various notation warnings of attachment, both buildings were awarded by auction to Josep Fradera Butsems. Despite the change of ownership, the Hotel Bombay was open until 1973.

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Russell Tunny05-Aug-2021 14:05
Wow, Jose, some fabulous architecture in your city. Nice POV. V!
Doug Cruden31-Jul-2021 14:25
What lovely architecture, great shot Jose
Julie Oldfield29-Jul-2021 23:36
Beautifully detailed capture. V
KAI-WING LEUNG29-Jul-2021 08:04
Very nice capture of the beautiful architecture! V
larose forest photos29-Jul-2021 01:28
This is so beautifully ornate and I love the way you captured it. V
Nick Paoni29-Jul-2021 00:42
Love the ornate accents on the architecture.
Hank Vander Velde28-Jul-2021 23:51
A well captured image of this beautiful building.
Dennis Hoyne28-Jul-2021 23:47
A lovely building and an interesting part of Spanish history.
bill friedlander28-Jul-2021 23:08
Nice shot of the splendid architecture. V
Tom Munson28-Jul-2021 22:54
Nice capture of this beautiful building, Jose.
Walter Otto Koenig28-Jul-2021 22:21
Fascinating architecture. What a unique style. "V"
Fabienne28-Jul-2021 21:52
C’est une villa à l’architecture minutieuse et élaborée. Elle est originale et plutôt jolie.
janescottcumming28-Jul-2021 21:28
A very attracting place!
laine28-Jul-2021 20:19
Such beautiful details on this building..a great photo, Jose. V
Colin Storey28-Jul-2021 18:55
Very nice image of it.
Apostolos Tikopoulos28-Jul-2021 17:14
Fine capture of this very attractive building. V.
Helen Betts28-Jul-2021 17:14
Fine capture of this very attractive building. V.
Neil Marcus28-Jul-2021 16:06
An impressive and elaborate design.
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