Experts Compile Dossier on Historic Properties in Bebedouro, Mutange, and Bom Parto

- Out of the 37 buildings identified by the municipality, 31 have already undergone physical surveys.
- The project involves research in public and private archives, along with interviews with former residents of the vacated areas.
Maceió, October 7, 2024 - Efforts to compile a Dossier of Properties of Cultural Interest located within the Special Preservation Zone (ZEP) in the Bebedouro neighborhood and recognized as Special Preservation Units (UEPs) in Mutange and Bom Parto are now underway. The aim is to help preserve the memory and unique characteristics of this cultural heritage, documenting both the architectural details and historical significance of the properties.
This heritage preservation initiative, which also encompasses the cultural practices and traditions from these vacated areas, is a key part of the Socio-Environmental Agreement signed in December 2020 between Braskem and the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office, with the participation of the Alagoas State Public Prosecutor's Office and the Municipality.
A dedicated team of architects, a historian, and an archaeologist is gathering detailed information on the 37 properties that local authorities have designated as having historical significance. The dossier is being prepared in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Cultural Heritage Preservation Project Manual by the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) and is fully funded by Braskem.
One of the main tasks is the Physical Survey of the buildings. Information for each property is gathered through inspections, 3D scanning for selected buildings, detailed drawings, and photographs. To date, the survey has been completed for 31 buildings, which are now in the review phase.
Another important ongoing phase is the Historical Survey, which aims to provide a deeper understanding of the buildings from historical, aesthetic, artistic, and technical perspectives. This survey helps identify their origins, understand their current significance, and, over time, learn about the evolution and, especially, the values for which each property was recognized as a Cultural Heritage.
This phase includes historical research using public archives and private collections from former residents, bibliographies, and oral histories; iconographic research, which involves gathering graphic, photographic, and visual documentation from public or private sources; and research into movable and integrated assets, documenting furniture, ceilings, tile panels, paintings, and other elements within each building.
The Dossier of Properties of Cultural Interest project also includes additional phases, such as exploring artistic paintings within the properties and drafting a set of general recommendations for the conservation of these historically significant buildings.
PHOTOS: Philipe Medeiros/Release/Braskem