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• 1713

  Treaty of Utrecht

  Treaty of Utrecht grants British companies the slave trade to Buenos Aires, providing natural port in the region for smuggling skins.
• 1717

  Expedition of Captain Juan Hidalgo

  From British intense activity in the region, the hill and the natural harbor located at their feet were known as "Cerro y Puerto del Inglés" (Cerro San Antonio). Also, one of the companies that operated on the site adopted the name "The Pan de Azúcar Bay" (Sugar Loaf Bay). The first written records of territorial recognition are made ​​in the expedition of Captain Juan Hidalgo, dating from 1717.
• 1728

  

  Jurisdictional limits of Montevideo

  On April 15th, the Real Certificate dictates the jurisdictional limits of Montevideo, drawn by Pedro Millan two years before: " that from the mouth of the stream called Jofré, along the coast of the Rio de la Plata to the port of Montevideo, and from there along the coast of the sea to come up with the hills of Maldonado, must have opposite this territory, and her cairn, the hill called Pan de Azúcar... "
• 1847

  

  Francisco Piria is born

  On August 21st, Fernando Juan Santiago Francisco María Piria Grossi is born in Montevideo.
• 1873

  

  "La Industrial" is founded

  Piria establishes "La Industrial", a company dedicated to fractionation and auction of land.
• 1874

  

  Piria begins the autions of land

  Francisco Piria, entrepreneur, investor, skilled speculator and propagandist, begins in Montevideo a series auctions of land with small quotas, which will last for over 60 years, signing the expansion of Montevideo in the last decades of the nineteenth century and the firsts of the twentieth century.
• 1888

  The sale of land in Punta del Este begins

  The selling of land begins in "Ituzaingó Village", now Punta del Este.
• 1890

  

  Piria buys land in Maldonado

  Piria buys from Ms. Nícida Olivera over 2,700 acres of countryside from the Pan de Azúcar hill to the sea coast, kicking off its agricultural enterprise dedicated to the cultivation of tobacco, olives, chestnuts, grapes and the production of wines and liquors called "cognacquina".
  
  The administration of the productive activity takes place in an old existing building called "The Central", now known as "Quebrada del Castillo".

  See also

  Quebrada del Castillo
  
• 1891

  

  The explotation of the quarry begins

  Piria begins the exploitation of its granite quarry, located at the bottom of the Pan de Azúcar hill. With the work of more than 500 workers, the pieces were cut and processed at the site, for selling them in Montevideo and Buenos Aires.

  See also

  Pan De Azúcar hill
  
• 1894

  

  The construction of the Piria's castle begins

  The building of Piria's castle begins, private residence of Francisco Piria.

  See also

  Piria's Castle
  
• 1895

  

  Extension of the railroads

  The railroad extends to La Sierra Station (now Gregorio Aznarez). From there on, only in carriages the coast of Piriápolis could be reached.
• 1896

  

  Wine production

  The winery of Piria in full production, exports its wines and also provides the booming population center.
  
  In pursuit of quality and excellence, Piria soil samples are sent to Paris and chestnut trees, olive trees and vines are imported from Italy and France. The care and development of these strains were instructed by Brenno Benedetti, hired by Piria in Europe.
• 1896

  

  Birth of the "Arboretum Lussich"

  Antonio Lussich acquires 1,800 acres of rocky terrain, ranging from the Arroyo El Potrero to the Sierra de la Ballena and from the Rio de la Plata to the Laguna del Sauce.
  
  He and his wife Angela Portillo, undertake the great work of afforestation in this inhospitable region characterized by the presence of sand dunes, kicking off what is now known as "Arboretum Lussich".
• 1897

  

  Construction of the Piria's castle ends

  The building of Piria's castle end. The project was concieved by the italian Engineer Achille Monzani, under supervision of its owner.

  See also

  Piria's Castle
  
• 1899

  Pueblo Obrero

  Pueblo Obrero is developed, beside the road that connects Piria's Castle to the coast, today Route 37.
• 1902

  

  Inauguration of the first hotel

  The first hotel built by Piria with precarious characteristics and today demolished is inaugurated. It was located on the grounds of the current Argentino Hotel.
• 1904

  

  Construction of Les Mouettes

  Construction of Les Mouettes, private residence of Lorenzo Piria (son of Franciso Piria), designed by architect Alfredo Brown Jones. Today it hosts the Museum of Art of Piriapolis / MAPI.

  See also

  MAP - Les Mouettes
  
• 1905

  

  Inauguration of the Piriapolis Hotel

  On December 15 the "Grand Hotel Pitiriápolis" is inaugurated, designed and directed by the architect Alfredo Brown Jones. The latter features the comfort required by the people to which it was addressed.

  See also

  Ex Hotel Piriápolis - Colonia Escolar
  
• 1907

  

  Inauguration of the Hippodrome of Piriápolis

  The Hippodrome of Piriapolis starts its activity at Punta Fría.

  See also

  Ex Hippodrome of Punta Fría
  
• 1910

  

  Railroads, awards and more constructions

  The railroad extends to the cities of Pan de Azúcar and Maldonado, yet Piriapolis can still be accessed from the station "La Sierra". Francisco Piria receives a cash prize awarded by the Ministry of Livestock and Agriculture for his forestal works. Arturo Piria (son of Francisco Piria) designs and builds his private residence today known as "Hotel Colón". Another son, Francisco "Pancho" Piria built "Villa Adelina", today vanished.

  See also

  Colón Hotel
  
• 1911

  

  YMCA

  Pirie allocates an area of ​​11 hectares on the slopes of Cerro del Toro to host the International Youth Camp YMCA.

  See also

  Del Toro hill
  
• 1912

  

  Land division

  Piriapolis: "la ciudad balnearia del Porvenir", the greatest legacy of its developer, wrogs from a complex and planned territorial structuring.
  .
  The territorial model composed from a central batch of small size , which expand as they move away from the central area, offers the convenience of access to the "second home" or "summer home" to a growing middle class, especially from Argentina. Regional tourism constituted since its inception.
  
  The sale of land starts simultaneously in Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Rosario.
  
  The construction of the road and bridge that links Piriápolis with the Pan de Azúcar Station begins, today called Route 37.
• 1913

  

  Inauguration of the rural school n°37

  On February 23rd Piria inaugurates the first rural public school in the area, built by architect Alfredo Jones Brown, with the money the state gave him as a reward for his forestal activity.
  From 1987 to now it is called Farm School N° 37 of Piriápolis "Francisco Piria".

  See also

  School n° 37 Francisco Piria
  
• 1914

  

  The construction of the church begins

  By Piria's will the construction of a building for a church on Route 37 near Pueblo Obrero begins. The building was not consecrated by the Catholic Church, which is why it was never designated for the religious service.

  See also

  Piria's church
  
• 1915

  

  The train trips begin

  The trips by trains of narrow gauge between Pan de Azúcar and Piriapolis begin. The little train of Piria as it was popularly known, was one of the typical features of the place.

  See also

  Railway Museum
  
• 1916

  

  Constructions of the promenade and port

  The port of Piriapolis and central sections of the waterfront promenade called "Rambla de los Argentinos" are inaugurated, inspired by the cities of the French Riviera.

  See also

  Piriápolis port
  
• 1916

  

  Inauguration of parks and statues

  In the period between the years 1916 - 1919 a significant number of urban landmarks made ​​by Piria were inaugurated, intended to characterize the spa frame until today:
  
  - The Walk of Waterfall today known as "Parque Municipal La Cascada".
  
  - The "Virgen de los Pescadores" located on the slopes of the "Cerro del Inglés" (today San Antonio hill).
  
  - The " fountain trilogy" composed by the "Gruta de la Fuente" 70 meters above sea level at the San Antonio hill, the Venus Fountain in a Park at the bottom of the Del Toro hill and Del Toro fountain, located 100 meters above sea level in the Del Toro hill.

  See also

  Virgen de los Pescadores
  Del Toro hill
  La Cascada park
  
• 1919

  

  Inauguration of the Templete of San Antonio hill

  On March 16th of 1919 the Templete of San Antonio Hill on its summit is inaugurated.

  See also

  San Antonio hill
  
• 1920

  

  Teh construction of the Argentino Hotel begins

  The cornerstone of the Argentino Hotel, third and last hotel built by Piria is placed.
  
  The project and the early stages of the work are done by the French architect Pedro Guichot, under the strict supervision of the owner who takes direct responsibility for these works. Guichot resigns, to see it opened 10 years later.
  

  See also

  Argentino Hotel
  
• 1921

  

  Vapor de la Carrera trips

  The aregntinan shipping company Mihanovich Ltda in partnership with Francisco Piria, makes weekends trips from Buenos Aires to Piriapolis, stopping at Montevideo. The first steam ship arrived in Piriapolis on January 15, 1921, carrying 768 passengers.
  
• 1923

  

  Storm

  On July 10th a great storms whipps the Uruguayan coast. The next day Piria tackles the reconstruction of the damage caused to the promenade and other buildings.
• 1925

  

  The first bus lines arrive

  The first bus lines from the port of Montevideo arrive to Piriapolis: Company Lucio Garcia, Pullman cooperative, Castellucci and Salvador.
• 1927

  

  The building of the Paseo de la Pasiva is born

  The baths of the Piriapolis Hotel start workin, where now stands the current "Artist Fair". On the second level was the "Palace Beer" where years later the "Cine De Los Argentinos" was settled.
  
  Currently part of its facilities are aimed at the Tourist Office and in the summer a craft fair takes place .
  

  See also

  Paseo de la Pasiva
  
• 1930

  

  Inauguration of the Argentino Hotel

  On 24 December the Argentino Hotel was opened with great festivities and with the assistance of famous personalities of the time, highlighting the presence of the President of the Republic Baltasar Brum.
  
  With a capacity of 1,200 guests and modern equipment imported from Europe, an extraordinary investment was needed of five million pesos of the time.
  
  For many years it was considered the largest, luxurious and most comfortable hotel in Latin America, hosting Montevideo's aristocracy, as well as Argentia's and tourists around the world.

  See also

  Argentino Hotel
  
• 1933

  

  The idea of the Cross of the Pan de Azúcar hill is born

  The construction if a reinforced concrete cross of35 meters tall on the top of the Pan de Azúcar hill is proposed by the Jesuit priest Engelbert Vauters. It was designed by architect Guillermo Armas O ' Shanahan, while construction was in charge of the company Ísola and Armas.
  
  The opening ceremony was led by the priest Juan Carlos Zorrilla de San Martin, son of the writer with the same name and the brother of sculptor José Luis.
  
  It was blessed by Bishop Aragone in the Third National Eucharistic Congress, held on November 27, 1938 .

  See also

  Pan De Azúcar hill
  
• 1933

  

  The National Turism Comitee is created

  By law decree on May 25th 1933, the National Commission for Tourism in the orbit of the Foreign Ministry is created.
  
  Among the various initiatives undertaken by this committee the publication of the magazine "Tourism in Uruguay" stands out, which from 1935 became a significant tool for the broadcasting of Uruguaya's attractions, being distributed at embassies and diplomatic legions.
• 1933

  

  Inauguration of the Pabellón de las Rosas

  The Pabellón de las Rosas is inaugurated, built by Piria from a removable metal frame building that used to be a horse stable In Montevideo. At first, it was assigned as the dining room if the least affluent tourists who came to know the place.
  
  

  See also

  Pabellón de las Rosas
  
• 1933

  

  Francisco Piria dies

  After conducting its last auction at the Punta Fria on December 10th, Francisco Piria dies at 86. It happens in his private residence known as Palacio Piria, current place of the Supreme Court in the Plaza Cagancha of Montevideo.
• 1935

  

  The ONDA arrives to Piriápolis

  The National Bus Organization SA, the traditional "ONDA" , began tis services to the seaside resort of Piriapolis, with a stop at the doors of the Argentino Hotel.
• 1935

  The Doble San Antonio race is born

  The San Antonio Race is born, today known as the "Doble San Antonio". It consists of a distance of 8 km, covering the Rambla de los Argentinos, the Rambla de los Ingleses and the Rambla San Antonio promenades.
• 1937

  Piriápolisis denominated a town

  By the law No. 9867 the seaside resort of Piriapolis rises to the level of village and is declared "Tourist Zone of interest". A parallel increase in the population occurs and various public buildings appear: school, high school, police and prefecture station.
• 1942

  

  The state adquires the Argentino Hotel and roundabouts

  On January 25the, the State acquires at a public auction all the facilities of the Hotel Argentino and its annexes, including: Piriapolis Hotel, the Pabellón de las Rosas, the Palace of Beer, the bathing boxes, the power plant, the ice factory, the laundry and the bakery.

  See also

  Argentino Hotel
  Ex Hotel Piriápolis - Colonia Escolar
  Pabellón de las Rosas
  Paseo de la Pasiva
  
• 1944

  

  Piria's winery stop working

  Piria's wineries stop working.

  See also

  Piria cellar
  
• 1945

  

  New hotels

  New social habits on the use of leisure time, the terms "vacation", "summer season" and tourism of a middle class push the emergence of a succession of private hotels that dot the coastal strip of the place with a remarkable imprint of references to Art Deco.
• 1946

  

  The Colonia Escolar de Vacaciones is founded

  The ex Piriapolis Hotel reopens as the Primary Vacation Place Dr. Emilio Oribe, by the National Council of Primary Education and under the leadership of its founder Master Josefa Arrién Jaureguiberry .
  
  The Republic Bank building / BROU located on the Rambla de los Argentinos opens too.

  See also

  Ex Hotel Piriápolis - Colonia Escolar
  
• 1952

  

  Inauguration of the Racetracks at Punta Fría

  In March, during the first international automobile festival, the racetracks of Punta Fría opens. In the two international competitions taking place of Formula Libre, european pilots  Maurice Trintignat and Louis Rosier and South American drivers Juan Manuel Fangio and Chico Landi participate.

  See also

  Ex racetracks of Punta Fría
  
• 1953

  

  The beauty contests begin

  They begin to take place in Piriapolis the traditional beauty contests "Queen of Youth" and "Miss Uruguay".
• 1956

  Construction of the bridge over the Solís Grande stream

  The construction of the bridge over the Arroyo Solis Grande is permitted.
• 1958

  

  Suppression of railways

  The directory of AFE (State Railways Administration) decreed the abolition of the railway branch Pan de Azúcar - Piriapolis, in state hands since 1952 and in an advanced state of deterioration.

  See also

  Railway Museum
  
• 1958

  

  Giving of the Argentino Hotel

  The Argentino Hotel begins to being handled by the General Tourism Directory and currently belongs to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, managed under concession.

  See also

  Argentino Hotel
  
• 1974

  Restoring the public road

  The Quartermaster of Maldonado develops recovery activities of the deteriorated urban infrastructure: paving, lighting, stone walls, railings and afforestation of the coastal walk, activities that lasted until 1978.
• 1982

  

  Inauguration of the Parque Municipal Cerro Pan de Azúcar

  On April 24th, the City Council opens the City Park of the Pan de Azúcar hill, along with the station for rising native fauna known as the "Reserva del Cerro Pan de Azúcar"´.

  See also

  Pan De Azúcar hill
  
• 1984

  

  Piria's Castle declared national treasure

  On December 27th by resolution of the Executive Branch No. 1238/993, Piria's Castle was declared a National Historic Landmark.
• 1992

  

  Foundation of S.O.S. Marina Wildlife Rescue

  S.O.S. Marine Animal Rescue is founded. Is a rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration center of marine species at the Dolphin Bay of Punta Colorada.
• 1992

  

  Construction of the Local Council

  The building of the local board of Piriapolis is raised.
• 1993

  

  Cultural house

  The building of the House of Culture of Piriapolis is performed.
• 1993

  

  More historical monuments declared

  On July 27th, by resolution of the Executive Branch No. 671/993, are declared National Historical Monument the Hotel Piriapolis, the Argentino Hotel and the Pabellón de las Rosas.

  See also

  Ex Hotel Piriápolis - Colonia Escolar
  Argentino Hotel
  Pabellón de las Rosas
  
• 1994

  

  Filming of  "Curro Jiménez" in the stables of Piria's castle

  Antena 3 (Spanish TV Producer) produces a second part of the saga of "Curro Jiménez: the return of a legend." As part of an Andalusian village scenery in the vicinity of the stables of Piria's castle, even with damage it has been preserved.
• 1996

  

  Bus terminal

  The Bus Terminal is built.
• 1997

  

  Remodelation of the port

  The improvements on the Puerto Piriapolis are inaugurated.

  See also

  Piriápolis port
  
• 2003

  

  Filming of the movie " Whisky"

  The movie Whisky is shot, directed by filmmakers Uruguayan Pablo Stoll and Juan Pablo Rebella , co-produced by Uruguay, Germany, Spain and Argentina. Many of the scenes are shot in Piriapolis, as well as inside the Argentino Hotel.

  See also

  Argentino Hotel
  
• 2004

  

  Piriápolis de Película is born

  First edition of the festival "Piriapolis de Película", organized by the Argentino Hotel Casino & Resort and Film Critics Association of Uruguay. The annual festival brings a very complete sample of the latest audiovisual productions in the region.
• 2005

  

  23A storm

  On August 23rd, a large storm affects Uruguay. Authorities agree that the most damaged area of the country was Piriapolis. Two deaths, hundreds of fallen trees and damaged homes with a stretch of the promenade collapsed is the balance of this meteorological phenomenon.
• 2005

  

  The cave paintings at the Pan de Azúcar hill are declarated a National Treasure

  The cave paintings at the Pan de Azúcar hill are declarated a National Treasure because of being paintings from prehistoric civilizations.

  See also

  Pan De Azúcar hill
  
• 2007

  Ctreation of the office of Locaciones de Servicios Fílmicos

  By decree of the local board of Piriapolis the Filming Services Office is created.
• 2008

  

  Argentino Hotel declared a Heritage Significance

  The Argentino Hotel acquires the category of Heritage Good of the Department of Maldonado with the highest degree of protection, departmental decree N° 3844.

  See also

  Argentino Hotel
  
• 2008

  

  Remodelation of the Artigas Plaza

  On November 28th the remodeling of the Plaza Artigas was inaugurated.
• 2009

  

  Filming of "The Redota" in Piria's castle stables

  It was filmed in the stables of Piria's Castle scenes of the movie "The Redota: A Story of Artigas", directed by César Charlone.

  See also

  Piria's Castle
  
• 2010

  

  Creation of the Municipality of Piriápolis

  The Piriapolis Municipality is created.
• 2012

  

  Song by Diego "Chirola" Martino and Marcelo Fontanini: Piria

  Diego "Chirola" Martino, ex lead vocalist of the band Hereford and a person in love with Punta Fría, composes a song for the place called "Piria". Is joined by another person in love with the zone, Marcelo Fontanini, lead vocalist of Snake.
  
  SoundCloud of Diego Martino
  SoundCloud of Marcelo Fontanini
  
• 2012

  

  Approval of the rambla project

  The project for the readjustment of the Rambla de los Argentinos promenade is approoved, elaborated by the Municipality of Maldonado.
  
  The aim is the redevelopment of the waterfront public space , considered as a comprehensive viewpoint shaped by the hills and the sea. The project also includes measures to enhance pedestrian use of space, and redesigning the façade of commercial coastal walk .
  
  The resources for the financing of the works come from the national government.
• 2012

  

  Birth of the RESTAURA program

  The Cultural Heritage Commission 's Office, the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Piriapolis Municipality and the Quartermaster of Maldonado integrate to the RESTAURA program  with the goal of fully recovering Piria's Castle.

  See also

  Piria's Castle
  
• 2012

  

  Competitive Bidding: Reconstruction of the Port

  Reconstruction of the port with 106 new fully equipped marine for sport ships and the construction of a multipurpose wharf for ships of larger size.

  See also

  Piriápolis port
  
• 2013

  

  Inauguration of the Skate Park

  The Skate Park of Piriápolis is inaugurated. It si located at Misiones Street, between the bus station and the saturday's fair.

  See also

  Skate Park
  
• 2013

  

  First Edition of the Piria Music Festival

  The first national music festival Piria Music is held with the presence of artists like La Vela Puerca, Trotsky Vengarán and La Abuela Coca. It happened in the Plaza de Deportes, gathering more than 7500 people.
• 2014

  

  Award of tender for the construction of the pool of Piriapolis

  The award of the tender for the construction of the pool of Piriapolis is signed.
• 2014

  

  National Historic Landmark Declaration to Cerro de los Burros

  The De Los Burros hill is declarated a National Treasure because of its acheological evidence.