This Summer benefits of Alicante As a city facing the sea, they were already the object of flattery and possible business since the 18th century. installation hot springs postiguet beach became an incentive to attract visitors, but also citizens’ own enjoyment . Eyes already at that time went beyond the sun and the beach, this concept became clear, but two centuries later it took time to understand.
The fact is that at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, variety added to the advantages of finding Alicante by the sea. entertainment and cultural activities this represented not only an economic incentive for the city, but also an entertainment proposition for himself and others. And they did not work badly, as they recurred for several years.
Summer theater, open-air cinema, circus, kiosks and even “slides” complete the offer of spas and beach huts in the summer, especially in the area march of martyrs (now Explanada) and Parque de Canalejas.
Folders
The Alicante Provincial Historical Archive values a huge document that can tell anyone through plans and space invasion demands. this summer clothes Among them is the file on the Paseo de los Mártires reform carried out by the municipal architect. Jose Guardiola Pico in 1894 or application 1864 bath facility on the beach of Postiguet And symbolic spas It was established on the beach in question, which was carried out in 1886. “Also from Alicante families, bathing hutsThe AHPA director tells us where to spend the long summer days with every comfort. Maria del Olmo .
HE summer theater He settled on the Esplanade. The plans preserved in the archive are dated 1905. This seats, the size of the stage, and even the advertising space on the façade.
«Alicante recreation» summoned cinematographer It was set on the Paseo de los Mártires and in some cases even had a stage for orchestra accompanying the footage with musical accompaniment. That was in 1908, and the same movie theater operator made the request soon after. permission to place a sideboard “for the bird and drink draw” on the side. But Public Works predicted it “won’t.”
The circus and the “scroll”
The usual thing is that private business people normally want to place these facilities temporarily during the summer months. aspect Great Circus Christianity French owned.
One of the most intriguing deviations was this: “slide” As they say in the 1908 occupation file to find it in a corner in Parque de Canalejas. ” was about exclusive use of the new sport called sledding, today it is already known in some capitals of Spain», from July to September as “another element of solace and lively animation during the bathing season”.
In 1909 permission was requested for installation. “a kiosk for the sale of soft drinks, lupine and other goods Similar in angle between Paseo de los Mártires and the railway fence».
At this time, permission was also sought to build barracks on the beach and expand the hot springs.