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The Inmaculada Concepción parish is in the neighborhood of Belgrano in Buenos Aires. The parish is in front of the Manuel Belgrano Square, diagonally Larreta museum, and across the square the Sarmiento museum. The churche is called "La Redonda" (the round one) by locals because of its circular plan.
History
The first chapel Belgrano was located on the ancient canyon, corner of La Pampa and 11 September streets in the small plateau which then occupied a building Address rides and children's games that were there. The chronicles, which originally was dedicated to San Benito and was built by a gentleman Turrets, owner of that land, so that their slaves, engaged in farm work, have a place to hear mass.
Many years later these properties had new owner, José Julián Arriola, who "in 1828, donated to the Curia this oratorio and adjacent lands." Arriola had in those places a brick kiln and lime kiln, which, later, was exploited by the Franciscan Fathers.
The late decree of 6 December 1855, by which approved the delineation of the village contained, among others, an article provided that: "it would also be their duty to provide immediate rehabilitation of the old building that exists there, so that it could temporarily serve a school that should form and for a chapel, while the square were built in the respective buildings for those destinations. "
On December 8, 1856 were inaugurated the restoration of the chapel, performing on this occasion a large party, attended by the Governor of Buenos Aires Valentín Alsina, Ministers, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Monsignor Aneiros, and huge turnout. A sung solemn mass, which was conducted by Fray Olegario lead after first chaplain officiated Belgrano.
Two years elapsed. In 1858 he was appointed to his attention, the Priest José Salomón, and April 20, 1860 was declared Parish, named to perform at this new parish priest Don Miguel Padin. As the chapel was "modest conditions for a population of unusual development, poor for their physical condition, and uncomfortable for your attendance through the dirt roads are often muddy, urged replace", whereby the Municipality of Belgrano, which at that time was headed by Don Laureano J. Oliver, decided in early 1864 to organize a committee to take charge of the work for the construction of a new temple.
Once completed all studies relating to their construction, which should have started in mid-1864, or earlier and budgeted work in one million six hundred thousand dollars, was set as the date for placing the foundation stone on Sunday 23 January 1865 the event took place at six o'clock, time that an act, which was deposited in a chest, along with feathers used, the signatories thereof arose, and several silver medals he handed the Godfather of the ceremony, Dr. Valentin Alsina.
The construction of the monumental temple was entrusted to engineer Nicolas Canale. After the latter's death, which occurred in 1876, was continued by his son Joseph, speaking in the latter stages architect Juan Antonio Buschiazzo. For lack of money, the building was slow. And for more funds had to finish off the grounds of the canyon where the old chapel and the building up of it, with all its stocks. In a text of the time it was said "Today the interesting ball past the Paseo de la Barranca building and land belonging to the old church takes place. Would recommend this field to rich capitalists who love the good and progress, much remains its product intended for the continuation of our colossal monument, the new church. "
Since 1871–1875 he was in charge of the Parish, one of the most prestige to priests, for his tireless activity, the religious and spiritual life of the Belgrano during those years. This was the Priest Don Diego Miller, who devoted all his efforts to the work related to the construction of the new temple, work that by its magnitude, also required the continued work of many people. His name headed the list that, until a few years ago, was taped to the side of the altar, on the wall, which reminded those who formed the Commission at the time of opening of the temple. That list was as follows: "Commission of the works of this temple Mr. Priest Canon Diego D. Miller, D. Benjamin Carranza Cura Vicario, Juan Buschiazzo, architect, Mr. Don Alejandro Caride, Mr. John B. Corti., Jorge Civit, 1878. "
Finally the church was opened on December 8, 1878, at which a ceremony was held, attending her the President of the Republic, Dr. Nicolás Avellaneda and his ministers; the governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Carlos Tejedor and the highest dignities of the Church. He was Magistrate of Belgrano, José María Sagasta Island and Parish Priest, Benjamin D. Carranza.