Initially, the buildings used to be stables of the horse-driven tram, depots and offices.
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These buildings were the depot of Thessaloniki’s Tram. The building of the Belgian Tramways and Electricity Company stands out and was designed by Italian Architect Pietro Arrigoni.
Initially, they used to be stables of the horse-driven tram, depots and offices. The French technicians named the facilities “Depot” (warehouse) resulting in the surrounding area to be named as such. The tram was abolished after the Second World War, at a time when top priority was given to the car. Until 2013, the motorised unit of the police was housed here. Today, the intention is to build a school unit here in case the buildings are unlisted due to danger of collapsing. There are however discussions about the coexistence of the listed buildings and the expansion of the adjacent school unit.
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Last visit: 6/10/2015
1957 The last tram route was held with an employee at the front holding a white flag.
2001 Buildings were listed.
Constructed at the end of the 19th century by the Belgian Tramways Company.
1908 Trams became electrically driven.
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