Turismo e memorialidade: aspectos da arquitetura de imigração em Silveira Martins-RS/Brasil

Abstract

The present study is the result of a research involving the community of Silveira Martins RS It‟s aimed to investigate, interpret and register data about historically relevant buildings in the region. It presents information not only about the building‟s architectural structure but also involves family's stories, local tales and relevant facts about the community's culture. Data about twenty local historical buildings was gathered by interviewing the local population taking into consideration not only the geographic location and architecture features but also their personal stories in relation to the premises. A literature search revealed the importance of public awareness and that the availability and interpretation of the data related to these buildings have the power to mobilize both the community and the visitors to preserve and share their heritage by attaching a significance that goes beyond the historical one to include cultural personal value to the structures. The research also include data about construction and renovations throughout the 20th century and finishes by discussing the key point of the study:Our historical heritage.