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Ernesto Buenrostro

1899 – 1966

Mexican architect and painter

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About Ernesto Buenrostro

Lived 1899 – 1966 (aged 66). Ernesto Buenrostro was a Mexican architect and painter.

Edificio San Martín on Avenida México in the Condesa area of Mexico City, famous for its art deco architecture.

Ernesto Angel Ignacio Buenrostro y Buenrostro (31 July 1899 – 28 February 1966) was an architect of various Art Deco style residential buildings in the Hipódromo neighborhood of the Condesa area of Mexico City.

His works include: Edificio San Martín (Avenida México 167; built 1931; renovated 1998-9) Edificio Lux (Plaza Popocatépetl 36, built 1931) Edificio Roxy (Avenida México 33; built 1934) Edificio de el Parque (Avenida México 169, built 1935)

In addition: Edificio Piccadilly, 1930, Insurgentes 309; Edificio Michoacán, 1930, Michoacán 54; Edificio Tehuacán, 1931; Edificio Berta, 1931, Avenida México 184

Ernesto Buenrostro worked together with other members of the Buenrostro family, such as Ing. Agustín Buenrostro, Arq. José Ignacio Buenrostro and Ing. José Manuel Buenrostro.

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Important facts

Born

31 July 1899

Birth century

19th century

Died

28 February 1966

Occupation

Architect, painter

Nationality

Mexico

Education

National Autonomous University of Mexico

Also known as

Ernesto Angel Ignacio Buenrostro y Buenrostro

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ernesto Buenrostro's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ernesto Buenrostro?

Mexican architect and painter

When was Ernesto Buenrostro born?

Ernesto Buenrostro was born on 31 July 1899.

When did Ernesto Buenrostro die?

Ernesto Buenrostro died on 28 February 1966.

What was Ernesto Buenrostro's occupation?

Ernesto Buenrostro was an architect and painter.

What nationality was Ernesto Buenrostro?

Ernesto Buenrostro was Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernesto Buenrostro

· Wikidata: Q17307037

· DBpedia: Ernesto Buenrostro

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