in 1983, by decree (344-a/83), it was determined that the seop would begin the acquisition of the property: the process was completed on 30 november 1984, by the "ministério do trabalho" ("ministry of work"). a limited public tender was executed in 1985 to complete emergency repairs, but on 6 june 1985 there was a fire. as a consequence, the remain slate floors were removed from the site, and emergency public works were begun. recuperation of the tile, facades and frameworks, cleaning of the gardens and enclosures.