O inventário do Clube Caixeiral Santamariense: história, cultura e arquitetura

Abstract

Clube Caixeiral Santamariense was founded in 1886, with the mission of promoting culture and spreading knowledge. It was transferred to its definitive headquarters in 1926, reflecting the representation it had in society at the time. The inventory of the Clube Caixeiral Santamariense: history, culture and architecture proposed to expand knowledge about this eclectic remnant, justifying its historical and architectural importance as an urban equipment through the elaboration of theoretical and practical research. The research was developed in the Postgraduate Program in Cultural Heritage, research line Preservation of Material Heritage. The theoretical approach began with the insertion and expansion of cashiers from the second half of the 19th century in Brazil and Rio Grande do Sul. In this study, it was necessary to reference how the category of cashiers evolved socially, through their actions and social ascension, which triggered the founding of social clubs. In the evolutionary context of Santa Maria, the description of its foundation and the emergence of the Clube Caixeiral Santamariense occurred, referencing its phases and warning of its current condition of ruin. Finally, the cadastral survey promoted knowledge and understanding for the future development of intervention and preservation actions. Therefore, with the closure of its physical and social structure, the cataloging of this data became essential in order to protect the history of its material and immaterial heritage, alerting to the need for studies, records and preservationist actions aimed at this architecture of immense value for the cultural heritage of Santa Maria. The methods used are qualitative, based on case studies. The product of this study is an updated inventory of identification of real estate in Santa Maria made available by the Santa Maria Planning Institute (IPLAN).