Il terremoto di Messina e la ricostruzione del palazzo dell’Università: intervento statale, poteri locali, processi identitari

The essay relates the events of the long and complex reconstruction of the city of Messina after the catastrophic 1908 earthquake which destroyed its urban and social structure, by following the different phases and emphasizing both the contribution of the State and of private individuals. The reconstruction of the University building, in the general context of fascist Italy, is emblematic both of that long reconstruction and new political balances within the city.