Modern City
Object/Work Type
Theme Structures
Title Text
Modern City
Alternate Title Text
Città Moderna
Creator Description
Pietro Fenoglio, Stefano Molli e Giacomo Salvadori
Creation Date
1910-1911
Demolition Date
1911-1912
Styles/Periods Description
Turinese baroque (revival)
Dimension Description
Uncertain
Descriptive Note Text
The Palazzo della Citta' Moderna was a small building connected to the imposing Pavilion of Arts Applied to Industry on the left bank of the river Po. It covered an area of approximately 2,000 square meters, and featured a series of allegorical statues on its facade. According to the CTI guide and the "Giornale illustrato," this Exhibit attracted the attention of visitors interested in social dynamics and urban issues. The rooms dedicated to this exhibit featured a chronological journey from ancient agglomerations to modern metropolises. The thematic displays included "education," "public services," "public health," "urban renovation," among others.
Code in the 1911 Map
SIM 4
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