[1][2] In August 1861, Edward Lumb, a British entrepreneur, requested the concession of a railway line, initially projected to run from Constitución to Chascomús, 120 km from Buenos Aires.

[3] During a visit to Mar del Plata, Governor of Buenos Aires, Dardo Rocha, saw the potential of the city, assuring a promising future for it.

Moreover, Rocha stated that in case the BAGSR declined the request, the Provincial Government would finance the construction of the line to the coast city.

[4] On September 26, 1886, the first train arrived to the city of Mar del Plata, which was the main tourist destination during summer season.

[5] By 1910 Mar del Plata was the main beach city of Argentina, receiving a huge number of tourists during the summer.

Due to the intense traffic of passengers, the railway station exceeded its capacity and the Municipality demanded the company to increase the facilities.

[4] During the first decade of the 20th century, the urban development of Mar del Plata moved from the downtown to the South West (nearest to the coast) so the train station was far from the residences and hotels where the tourist were hosted.

[10] The entire complex is currently administrated by a Spanish consortium owned by millionaire investor Aldrey Iglesias after it granted concession to refurbish the former station building.