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Barreiro, a town of industries In 1907, Alfredo da Silva established the first industry in Barreiro - the industry of soap. The industry developed further into other productions as well. In1980, Alfredo da silva started to accomplish his “social program”: he built a working-class neighborhood, an health center, MIN In 1907, Alfredo da Silva established the first industry in Barreiro - the industry of soap. The industry developed further into other productions as well. In1980, Alfredo da silva started to accomplish his “social program”: he built a working-class neighborhood, an health center, a school and other institutions. This strategy continued throughout the whole 1950’s decade. In 1974 the industries were nationalized by the new comunist dictatorship. Now the north side of Barreiro is presented as a gigantic underused industrial park of several distinct and private companies.

15.1. Conexion’s Diagram


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