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May 5, 2012

Imperial Era Dock Foundation Unearthed

Brazil News

| RIO DE JANEIRO – Mayor Eduardo Paes announced on Friday afternoon, the discovery of the foundation stone of the Dom Pedro II Dock, laid on September 15, 1871 by engineer André Rebouças. Rio's mayor posted a photo of the stone - which was found in the construction to revitalize the harbor area of the city - on Twitter.

The foundation stone for the Dom Pedro II Dock in Rio de Janeiro, laid on 15 September 1871, was unearthed on Friday 04 May 2012.

Dom Pedro II Dock Stone (Photo: O Globo)