Barcelona dedicates the street where the ICGC headquarters is located to Leonor Ferrer, the first female draughtsman in the State
Today, November 20, 2024, we will unveil Barcelona's new street plaque dedicated to Leonor Ferrer Girabau (1874-1960), draftsman, teacher and Barcelona activist, in recognition of this pioneering draftsman, a traditionally masculine environment.
The Nomenclature Report of the Barcelona City Council will approve the March Passat the proposal of the ICGC to donate the name of Leonor Ferrer to the darrer tram of Carrer de Lleida, beyond the Passeig de Santa Madrona, along the coast of the city of Barcelona. 'aquest institute.
The unveiling of the plaque is added to the acts of commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Ferrer's birth. As part of this commemoration, until February 2, 2025, it is possible to visit the Palau Robert and the Leonor Ferrer exhibition for free. A life between the lines, curated by Noelia Ramos. The latest information on all activities around the exhibition is available by following the website anyleonorferrer.gencat.cat. The Center d'Estudis i Recerca Històrica del Poble-sec (CERHISEC) also organizes guided routes for 'L'entorn veïnal i històric de Leonor Ferrer'.
Uncovering the plaque on Leonor Ferrer's new street, Poble-sec.
Monolith with the nameplate of Leonor Ferrer Street.
Leonor Ferrer was the first woman to obtain the title of draughtsman in Catalonia and in the Spanish State, in 1905.
More information: https://govern.cat/salapremsa/notes-premsa/657902/barcelona-dedica-carrer-linstitut-cartografic-geologic-catalunya-leonor-ferrer-primera-dona-delineant-lestat