Polo del 900 is a non-profit Foundation that brings together 22 historical, cultural, and social institutions dealing with the history of the 20th century, promoted by the municipal administration, the region, and an important bank foundation: Compagnia di San Paolo. The current headquarters of the Polo is a former Military Quarters built between 1718 and 1728 and restored in the late 90s. The institutions are hosted in the Polo and share with the foundation their personnel (staff, management), documents, projects and activities. In less than 3 years, the Polo promoted a wide range of activities and projects, becoming a landmark of the cultural and social life in Turin.
[Credits of the pictures are from left to right: Polo 900 © Fabrizio Esposito / Archivio Biblioteca © Polo 900]
Case Study: Polo del Novecento
Location: Torino, Italy
Data availability: Good
Stage of the case: Finished
Type of cultural heritage: Architectural, Historic Building, Museum / Documentary, Project, Programme
Funding / Type of recognition: Regional / Local level
Type of initiation: Policy-driven
Financial dimension value: Medium (1-10 mio €)
Physical dimension: Medium (group of buildings)
Strengths
Richness, across all 4 domains
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