World Heritage Site: Sewell Mining Town
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE85BC1595BB
Summary
A comprehensive photographic collection of Sewell, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former copper mining town in Chile, showcases its architectural and historical significance. The collection, compiled by CODELCO - Chile's División El Teniente, provides a visual documentation of Sewell's unique urban development, influenced by its industrial heritage. The photographs capture the town's distinctive features, including its grid-like layout, social housing, and cultural landmarks, offering valuable insights into its preservation challenges and adaptive reuse strategies. This visual record serves as a critical resource for understanding Sewell's evolution and its potential to inspire sustainable urban planning in similar contexts.
Citation
División El Teniente, C.-CHILE. (2010). Colección fotográfica de Sewell. CODELCO - Chile – División El Teniente. Revista de Urbanismo, 0(8). https://doi.org/10.5354/0717-5051.2003.5065
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