Mansiones Av. Arijón

Since 1885, Manuel Arijon began building mansions for high-society friends and family, who rented them for parties or recreation in summer. It was a total of six houses called "Aldea Saladillo," located beside the main road that crossed their grounds, and which later became Arijon Ave.

One of its highlights is the Casa de la Cultura Arijon. Its Art Nouveau style is characterized by the symmetry of the facade and the interior, with a gallery surrounding it. The artisanal blacksmithing includes rivets on bars and railings, which gives it a unique and distinctive character. Another outstanding feature is the original jade-green majolica. The house was owned by private owners until the 1940s, when it was transferred to Santa Fe's provincial government Since then, it housed several intermediate institutions until 2007, when it became the Casa de la Cultura Arijon under the provincial Ministry of Culture. It carries out an extensive socio-cultural project for Saladillo residents of all ages.
Opposite this building, there is another ancient mansion called Villa Regina (on 81b Arijon St.), known for its ghost stories.