School History and Architecture in Hurlingham
A compelling way to explore local history is through Colegio E. P. No. 2 “Pablo A. Pizzurno.” The school moved to Hurlingham in 1908; classes were held in two different buildings at four grade levels in total at the time. The move and the later permanent site are two distinct stages in the history of the Colegio.
The permanent site consists of a complex of three interconnected buildings on an irregular plot measuring 1,384.83 m². It was designed by architect Vidal Carrega and inaugurated in 1913. For travelers interested in architecture, the Colegio offers a tangible example of local building history: the complex can be described in terms of its buildings, plot shape, architect, and year of inauguration. The connection between the three buildings makes the complex as a whole the focus, rather than just a single structure.
The chronology is easy to distinguish: the school came to Hurlingham in 1908, and the permanent site was inaugurated in 1913. The development of the Colegio is thus linked to two distinct questions about local history: when did the school arrive in the town, and how was its permanent building complex later created?
Golf and Polo in the Partido de Hurlingham
Another historical theme is found at the level of the Partido de Hurlingham. There, the Hurlingham Club was founded in 1888 by members of the British community in Argentina. Golf has been played on its course since 1892. The first nine holes opened that year, and the course was among the first golf courses in Argentina. It was expanded to 18 holes in 1922.
The dates mark different stages in the history of sport: the club’s founding in 1888 was followed by the start of golf in 1892, and the polo tournament began a year later. The expansion of the golf course to 18 holes in 1922 marks another stage. Club history, golf, and polo are therefore part of a shared historical context, without equating their respective dates or developments.
The Campeonato Abierto de Hurlingham has been held at the Hurlingham Club in the Partido de Hurlingham since 1893. It is considered the oldest polo tournament in the world and one of the jewels of the Triple Crown. Those interested in the region’s sporting history can place its long polo tradition alongside golf. Both are part of the history of the club in the Partido de Hurlingham.
The Announced Sculpture at the Railway Station
A sculpture of Luca Prodan was announced for Hurlingham station on the Ferrocarril San Martín. It was planned for the middle of the bridge between the two platforms, facing Avenida Jauretche. The project adds a cultural connection to the station alongside the school and sporting history. Its planned location can be pinpointed: on the bridge, between the platforms, and facing the avenue.
Considering Hurlingham as a Travel Destination
These themes offer different starting points when choosing where to stay: the Colegio represents school and architectural history in Hurlingham, while golf and polo relate to the history of the Partido. This distinction helps travelers weigh their interests without conflating the Partido’s sporting history with a single location.
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