aquarium
#historical-building
#architecture
#modernist
#national-heritage
#mid-20th-century
#closed
Aquarium Building
The historic Aquarium Building, designed by French architect Georges Delanoë, was a significant structure in Casablanca's post-war development, completed around 1950. It served as a public aquarium for several decades but is currently closed. Its architecture is recognized for its Modernist style, which was prevalent in Casablanca's rapid expansion during the mid-20th century. The building's cultural and historical value was formally acknowledged when it was declared a National Material Patrimony site in 2018.
Timeline
1950
Building Completed
The public aquarium building was completed and opened.
2018
National Material Patrimony Declaration
The building was officially included in the National Material Patrimony of Morocco.
1990
Closure
The aquarium ceased operations (Approximate date, prior to patrimony declaration).
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