O processo de patrimonialização de edificações em Passo Fundo na década de 1990

Abstract

Understanding the historical context of any event makes the meanings present in the development of humanity more complete. In the historical context of the patrimonialization of historic buildings, it is no different. Heritage assets visibly represent the history and cultural identity of a people. By preserving them, cities keep alive the essence of their people and the continuation of unique cultural values, evidenced by collective memory, which can be represented by buildings that are part of the socio-historical development of a community. Between the years 1990 and 2000, the city of Passo Fundo was able to experience the emerging socioeconomic context and social changes such as increased urbanization. Such events did not affect the city in isolation, but were part of Brazil's own sociopolitical context during the period. Among the undeniably remarkable events in the history of the city – which is located in the North of Rio Grande do Sul – in this period of time, there was the enactment of several laws that aim to promote the recognition and preservation of the city's historical and cultural heritage.