In Cordovaone of the main arteries is named after April 27. Many wonder what is the reason behind the name and what happened on that particular date. On April 27, 1852 marked a transcendental episode in the history of Córdoba.
A day that marked Córdoba
The historical context takes place shortly after the fall of Juan Manuel de Rosas. At that time, Córdoba was under the government of Manuel López ‘Quebracho’, for 17 years, since 1835. However, the political and social blows of the end of Rosismo also reached this province, Dómina narrated.
The revolution that changed everything
“A revolution that summoned the Civic Barracks, marched along Ancha Street, today Vélez Sarsfield, and entered the Government House that was behind the Cathedral,” said the historian. This episode would culminate in a shooting and a radical change in local political power.
Change of command
‘Quebracho’ had announced his illness and was retired at home when the revolutionaries took control of the Government. “They dismissed the governor […] and they put these revolutionaries in their place,” Dómina commented on that important day for Córdoba history. The one chosen to replace ‘Quebracho’ López was Alejo Carmen Guzmán.
A day to remember
This episode marked a significant change in the political climate of Córdoba and set in motion new circumstances that would affect all of Argentina. “A day to remember it and know why that street has that name,” concluded Dómina, highlighting the importance of knowing the history that is hidden behind the name of a street that the people of Córdoba must cross if they cross the center.
