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Catarroja begins restoration of three historical documents affected by DANA

The City Council hands over the 1652 Account Book, a 1945 census, and a 1950s Cemetery register to IVCR+i for conservation.

Generic image of old documents showing signs of water and mud damage.
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Generic image of old documents showing signs of water and mud damage.

The Catarroja City Council has begun the restoration of three historically significant documents affected by the DANA on October 29, 2024, which will be handled by the Valencian Institute for Conservation, Restoration, and Research (IVCR+i).

Among the items to undergo restoration is the Account Book from 1652, a key piece for local historiography, along with a census of inhabitants from 1945 and a Municipal Cemetery register from the 1950s. These documentary testimonies will help reconstruct different stages of Catarroja's life and evolution.
Restoration work will include mechanical cleaning, removal of surface deposits, stabilization and disinfection of deteriorated parts, and targeted page reintegration, among other specialized procedures.
The DANA on October 29, 2024, caused significant damage to the Municipal Archive facilities, but a substantial portion of the Historical Archive's holdings were saved from the water and mud.
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"Recovering our documentary heritage is also about recovering the memory of Catarroja and ensuring that future generations can learn about our town's history."

Lorena Silvent · Mayor of Catarroja
The Mayor of Catarroja, Lorena Silvent, emphasized the importance of safeguarding the municipal documentary heritage, which is integral to the life and history of Catarroja's residents.
This initiative marks another step in the recovery of Catarroja's public heritage following the DANA, aiming to protect the municipality's identity, history, and collective memory.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament de Catarroja (21/10/2026)

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