Ladário: um patrimônio desprotegido

Abstract

This study analyzes the built material heritage of the city of Ladário, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, located on the Brazil–Bolivia border, assessing the state of conservation and the potential uses of this built heritage present in the city. It categorizes buildings according to the characteristics and construction techniques of architectural styles, and identifies and maps the areas that concentrate assets of historical value in Ladário. Through a qualitative and quantitative approach, photographic surveys, field observations, and analyses of historic buildings mapped by authors such as Marques (2001) and Arruda (2009) were conducted, based on the conservation criteria defined by IPHAN (2007). The data obtained show that a large portion of the heritage is in a condition of loss of original character, poor conservation, or ruin, especially along streets of historical and urban importance, such as Avenida 14 de Março and Almirante Tamandaré Street. Nevertheless, certain streets, such as Fernandes Vieira and Cunha Couto, preserve buildings of significant historical value and in good condition. The study highlights the predominance of Art Deco and Eclectic styles, legacies of the golden period of navigation, military influence, and the regional economy, reinforcing the architectural identity shared with Corumbá. By identifying priority areas for preservation and conservation actions and emphasizing the urgency of restoring assets at risk, the research contributes to the recognition of local memory and to the formulation of public policies aimed at protecting Ladário’s cultural heritage, as evidenced in this study by proposals for federal heritage listing areas and buffer zones.