Over the years it was used music venue, hosting Carlos Santana and Paco de Lucia in 1977.
The building was reopened in 2011 as a shopping and entertainment complex named Arenas de Barcelona.
During the Civil War, the building was occupied by anti-fascist militias.
[2] Bob Marley and The Wailers performed on 30 June 1980 in support of their Uprising Tour (European Leg).
[4] A public walkway was installed on the last floor all around the building, allowing a 360 degrees view of the city (the mirador).