Bonfim Paulista
Bonfim Paulista (São Paulo Good End) is a district of the city of Ribeirão Preto. It is 16 km from the center of the district and 299 km from São Paulo. It has 20,000 inhabitants. Its adjoining cities are Cravinhos and Guatapará.
History
It was founded on February 10, 1894, being official on October 3, 1902, but the settlement already existed since 1850.
In 1906 the first school was built and inaugurated the sub-town-hall, being José Luciano de Andrade, the first sub-mayor. Also in 1906, the first Telephonic Center was installed in Bonfim Square.
Old Denominations
- Viaducto (Viaduct)
- Gaturamo
- Vila Bonfim (Good End Villa)
- Bonfim Paulista (São Paulo Good End)
Curiosities
- It has already did part of São Simão city.
- The first train came to Vila Bonfim on February 10, 1896.
Illustrious Bonfim-born
- Cel. Américo Baptista da Costa - farmer
- Cel. Emílio Moreno de Alagão - farmer
- Cel. Furquim - farmer
- João Pedro da Veiga Miranda - engineer and skilful politician (was alderman, Ribeirão Preto mayor in 1908, state deputy and federal deputy, and finally Navy Minister from 1922 to 1924).
- Dr. Francisco Cunha Junqueira - politician (Agriculture Secretary in 1928).
- Da. Iria Alves da Cunha Junqueira - farmer (she had one of the biggest coffee farms in the beginning of the 20th century).
References
External links
- Sub-prefeitura de Bonfim Paulista
- Bonfim Paulista (não-official)
- Estrada de ferro Bonfim Paulista (demolida)
Coordinates: 21°16′S 47°49′W / 21.267°S 47.817°W
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