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[[File:Iglesia San Jose BA.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Church of St. Joseph, Villa Crespo.]]
[[File:Iglesia San Jose BA.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Church of St. Joseph, Villa Crespo.]]
'''Villa Crespo''' is a [[middle-class]] neighbourhood in [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]], located in the geographical centre of the city. It had a population of 83,646 people in 2001,<ref name="buenosaires.gov 35">{{es icon}} [http://www.buenosaires.gov.ar/areas/barrios/buscador/ficha.php?id=35 Villa Crespo] Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires</ref> and thus [[population density]] of 23,235 inhabitants/km².<ref name="buenosaires.gov 35" />
'''Villa Crespo''' is a [[middle class]] neighborhood in [[Buenos Aires]], [[Argentina]], located in the geographical center of the city. It had a population of 83,646 people in 2001, and thus currently a [[population density]] of 23,235 inhabitants/km<sup>2</sup>.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Villa Crespo|url = http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/laciudad/barrios/villa-crespo|website = Buenos Aires Ciudad - Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires|access-date = 2015-09-16}}</ref> Villa Crespo celebrates its anniversary on June 3.


Villa Crespo was also sometimes referred to as Palermo Queens around 2007. This trade name, caused a reaction from the Neighborhood Association and Historical Studies at the Ombudsman of the city of Buenos Aires, which issued Resolution 2549/07, resulting in 14 realtors being sanctioned for publishing misleading advertising, in violation of the consumer competition law and fair trading law, and violation of the law of neighborhood boundaries and the tourist protection law. Palermo is considered a more expensive neighborhood and renaming Villa Crespo as part of Palermo would allow people to charge higher rents, etc.
Villa Crespo was also sometimes referred to as Palermo Queens around 2007. This trade name, caused a reaction from the Neighborhood Association and Historical Studies at the Ombudsman of the city of Buenos Aires. They issued Resolution 2549/07, resulting in 14 realtors being sanctioned for publishing misleading advertising, in violation of the consumer competition law and fair trading law, and violation of the law of neighborhood boundaries and the tourist protection law. Palermo is considered a more expensive neighborhood and renaming Villa Crespo as part of Palermo would allow people to charge higher rents, etc.


It grew around the "Fábrica Nacional de Calzado" (''National Shoe Factory'', 1888). The first name of the neighborhood was '''San Bernardo''' and that remained in general use during its first twenty-five years, in spite of it being officially named after Buenos Aires mayor, [[Antonio F. Crespo]]. On April 11, 1894, the San Bernardo church was opened to the public. Villa Crespo was home to several [[Tenement#Buenos Aires|conventillo]]s, including the most famous one, the ''Conventillo de la Paloma''. Under [[Juan B. Justo avenue]] runs the Maldonado waterstream, culverted to prevent major floods.
It grew around the "Fábrica Nacional de Calzado" (''National Shoe Factory'', 1888). The first name of the neighborhood was '''San Bernardo''' and that remained in general use during its first twenty-five years, in spite of it being officially named after Buenos Aires mayor, [[Antonio F. Crespo]]. On April 11, 1894, the San Bernardo church was opened to the public. Villa Crespo was home to several [[Tenement#Buenos Aires|conventillo]]s, including the most famous one, the ''Conventillo de la Paloma''. Under [[Juan B. Justo avenue]] runs the Maldonado waterstream, culverted to prevent major floods.


Villa Crespo has been traditionally associated with the [[Jew]]ish community, hosting as it does several [[synagogue]]s, [[Hebrew]] schools and [[youth movement]]s. However, the Jewish migration to Argentina was minimal until the 1930s, until that decade mostly oriented to farming colonies and other rural activities. Actually Villa Crespo is populated by a mix of different peoples, just like the rest of Buenos Aires. Its traditional [[football (soccer)|football]] club is [[Club Atlético Atlanta|Atlanta]].
Villa Crespo has been traditionally associated with the [[Jew]]ish community, hosting several [[synagogue]]s, [[Hebrew]] schools and [[youth movement]]s. Its traditional [[football (soccer)|football]] club is [[Club Atlético Atlanta|Atlanta]].


Until the 1980s, it had a clothing commercial centre in [[Avenida Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz|Scalabrini Ortiz]] Avenue (previously named Canning), but this has lost its strength over the years. The main commercial hub is still the intersection of Scalabrini Ortiz and Corrientes avenues, these two roads being also the main access of the neighborhood.
Until the 1980s, it had a clothing commercial centre in [[Avenida Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz|Scalabrini Ortiz Avenue]] (previously named Canning), but this has lost its strength over the years. The main commercial hub is still the intersection of Scalabrini Ortiz and Corrientes avenues, these two roads being also the main access of the neighborhood.


Some [[leather]] clothes stores are located in the area around Murillo street, and on Warnes Avenue are numerous auto-part stores. On the other hand, the neighborhood has a relative lack of parks and squares.
Some [[leather]] clothes stores are located in the area around Murillo street, and on Warnes Avenue are numerous auto-part stores. On the other hand, the neighborhood has a relative lack of parks and squares.
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== References ==
== References ==
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{{Portal|Argentina}}
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== External links ==
== External links ==

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Villa Crespo
Neighborhood of Buenos Aires
Cityscape view over Villa Crespo
Cityscape view over Villa Crespo
Location of Villa Crespo within Buenos Aires
Location of Villa Crespo within Buenos Aires
CountryArgentina
Autonomous CityBuenos Aires
ComunaC15
Important sitesMemorial to Osvaldo Pugliese
Area
 • Total3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total89,859
 • Density24,000/km2 (61,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)
Church of St. Joseph, Villa Crespo.

Villa Crespo is a middle class neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, located in the geographical center of the city. It had a population of 83,646 people in 2001, and thus currently a population density of 23,235 inhabitants/km2.[1] Villa Crespo celebrates its anniversary on June 3.

Villa Crespo was also sometimes referred to as Palermo Queens around 2007. This trade name, caused a reaction from the Neighborhood Association and Historical Studies at the Ombudsman of the city of Buenos Aires. They issued Resolution 2549/07, resulting in 14 realtors being sanctioned for publishing misleading advertising, in violation of the consumer competition law and fair trading law, and violation of the law of neighborhood boundaries and the tourist protection law. Palermo is considered a more expensive neighborhood and renaming Villa Crespo as part of Palermo would allow people to charge higher rents, etc.

It grew around the "Fábrica Nacional de Calzado" (National Shoe Factory, 1888). The first name of the neighborhood was San Bernardo and that remained in general use during its first twenty-five years, in spite of it being officially named after Buenos Aires mayor, Antonio F. Crespo. On April 11, 1894, the San Bernardo church was opened to the public. Villa Crespo was home to several conventillos, including the most famous one, the Conventillo de la Paloma. Under Juan B. Justo avenue runs the Maldonado waterstream, culverted to prevent major floods.

Villa Crespo has been traditionally associated with the Jewish community, hosting several synagogues, Hebrew schools and youth movements. Its traditional football club is Atlanta.

Until the 1980s, it had a clothing commercial centre in Scalabrini Ortiz Avenue (previously named Canning), but this has lost its strength over the years. The main commercial hub is still the intersection of Scalabrini Ortiz and Corrientes avenues, these two roads being also the main access of the neighborhood.

Some leather clothes stores are located in the area around Murillo street, and on Warnes Avenue are numerous auto-part stores. On the other hand, the neighborhood has a relative lack of parks and squares.

Villa Crespo people

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Filmed in Villa Crespo

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References

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  1. ^ "Villa Crespo". Buenos Aires Ciudad - Gobierno de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. Retrieved 2015-09-16.
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