Plácido Allende

UNKNOWN (Unknown)

Bust of Plácido Allende, founder of the railway line between Donostia - San Sebastián and Hendaye.

  • Artist: UNKNOWN (Unknown)
  • Material: Bronze
  • Measurements: 75 x 90 cm
  • Signed: Cannot be seen
  • Dated: Cannot be seen
  • Period: 1st quarter 20th century
  • Location: City Centre (Local railway station)

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This sculpture was unveiled on 3rd December 1912, originally located by the local railway station in Loiola. According to stories in the press, the bust was the work of two people: Rucabado and Torre (Plácido Rucabado and Quintin de Torre?).