Have you ever wondered why a school stands proudly on this street? You are looking at Liceo 31 Doctor Luis Alberto de Herrera, a place of learning bearing the name of a prominent Uruguayan politician. The Liceo was founded in 1975 and started operating in a two-story house located on Rambla O’Higgins, facing the beach. This was a modest beginning compared to its current location and the legacy it holds. In 1984, the Liceo found its home in this building, thanks to a Municipal plot assigned by the Board of Education. It shares this space with another prominent educational institution, Liceo 10 “Dr. Carlos Vaz Ferreira.” Did you know that even though the school was named after him, Dr. Luis Alberto de Herrera had never visited it?
In 1984, a commemorative plaque was placed at this location honoring Dr. Luis Alberto de Herrera. This esteemed figure was a Uruguayan politician, journalist, and historian, who had a significant influence on his country during the first half of the 20th century. Dr. Herrera’s name is synonymous with the Partido Nacional, the main political party of Uruguay, which he led for more than five decades. He was a prominent figure in Uruguayan politics and intellectual life. Dr. Herrera remained an influential voice in national affairs up until his death in 1959. As you stand here, take a moment to imagine the students that have passed through these halls – a testament to the legacy of his name and this prominent educational institution.