Hurlingham: School History and Sports in the Partido

Hurlingham brings together the history of a school location and sports history at the level of the Partido de Hurlingham. Colegio E. P. N° 2 “Pablo A. Pizzurno” moved to Hurlingham in 1908; the Hurlingham Club and its golf and polo tradition are associated with the Partido. This distinction is important when planning your trip: the school history relates to the town, while the sports history relates to the Partido.

Colegio E. P. N° 2: Move and Permanent Location

Colegio E. P. N° 2 “Pablo A. Pizzurno” moved to Hurlingham in 1908. At that time, classes for a total of four grade levels were held in two different buildings. The school’s permanent location consists of a complex of three connected buildings on an irregular plot measuring 1,384.83 square meters. The complex was designed by architect Vidal Carrega and inaugurated in 1913.

The dates tell different parts of the school’s history: 1908 marks the move to Hurlingham, while 1913 marks the inauguration of the permanent location. The building counts also refer to different things: classes for four grade levels were held in two buildings, while the permanent complex comprises three connected buildings. This distinguishes information about the organization of classes at the time from information about the building inaugurated later.

Golf and Polo in the Partido de Hurlingham

The Hurlingham Club was founded in 1888 by members of the British community in Argentina. Golf has been played on the club’s golf course in the Partido de Hurlingham since 1892. When it opened, the first nine holes were laid out; the course was among the first golf courses in Argentina. In 1922, it was expanded to 18 holes. The dates represent different milestones: the club’s founding, the start of golf, and the expansion of the course.

The sports profile also includes the Campeonato Abierto de Hurlingham, which has been held at the Hurlingham Club in the Partido de Hurlingham since 1893. It is considered the world’s oldest polo tournament and one of the jewels of the Triple Corona. Golf and polo represent different historical trajectories: golf’s development can be traced through the expansion from nine to 18 holes, while polo is defined by its long tournament tradition.

A Sculpture Announced for the Railway Station

A Luca Prodan sculpture was announced for Hurlingham station on the Ferrocarril San Martín. It was to stand in the middle of the bridge between the two platforms, facing Avenida Jauretche. The announced location is therefore specific: the bridge between the platforms, not the station area in general. This cultural topic adds a reference to Luca Prodan to the school and sports history.

Location and Travel Planning

Geography helps you place these topics in context for your trip: Colegio and Hurlingham station relate to the town; the Hurlingham Club, its golf course, and the polo tournament are associated with the Partido de Hurlingham. If you are looking for hotels in Hurlingham, you can distinguish between the town’s school history and the sports history at the level of the Partido. Both perspectives shape the area’s historical and cultural profile, without equating the locations geographically.

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