Estação Júlio Prestes: historical train station in São Paulo, today only with commuter transit, the station building converted to a cultural centre

São Paulo: largest city of Brazil, and capital of the State of São Paulo

20th century: time period between January 1, 1901, and ended on December 31, 2000

Luz: district of São Paulo

railway station: railway facility where trains regularly stop to load or unload passengers and/or freight

residential building: building mainly used for residential purposes

Cocos nucifera: species of plant

roof: top covering of a building

Estrada de Ferro Sorocabana: ancient railway in São Paulo, in Brazil