José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum
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The José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum (Museu Histórico Municipal José Chiachiri) is a cultural equipment subordinated to the Sports, Art and Culture Foundation (FEAC) of the city of Franca, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Created in 1957 by initiative of journalist José Chiachiri, the museum is the institution responsible for guarding, preserving and promoting the historical heritage of the city and surrounding region. It is situated in the old Public Jail of Franca, a building in eclectic style, projected by the French architect Victor Dubugras, inaugurated in 1896 and listed as a heritage site by Condephaat in 1997. The museum has one of the most important historical collections in the interior of the state of São Paulo, with approximately 4,000 pieces, related to events and personalities of Franca and other cities in the region. It also has a historical archive and a specialized library, temporary exhibitions, and educational, cultural, and community activities. The museum has an internship agreement with the Human and Social Sciences College of the São Paulo State University.
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