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Quarrying of materials for
construction projects. Barcelona.
In the summer of 1934,
approval was given for
the construction of the
Hipódromo de la Zarzuela.
Work began in 1935, but was
interrupted in July 1936 by
the Spanish Civil War. After
hostilities ended, the track
was nothing more than a pile
of rubble at the gateway to
Madrid. Initial reconstruction
work began in 1940 and
was completed in May 1941,
when the venue was formally Formal opening of the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela.
opened. Madrid.

1940

Street sweeper on the In Barcelona we built the
Plaza de España. Barcelona.
new Sants passenger railway
station, along with other
amenities for the district.

Colmenar Viejo stone crushing
plant. Madrid.

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