Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Benjamin N. Velasco Military Institute
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2016
1. Benjamin N. Velasco Military Institute Marker
Benjamin N. Velasco
1890-1971
Centro académico donde se
forjaron generaciones de hombres
libres y nacionalistas.
24 de agosto 1991
II Encuentro Nacional de Ex-Alumnos
English translation:
Benjamin N. Velasco Military Institute
1890-1971
Academic center responsible for the formation of generations of free and patriotic men.
August 24, 1991
2nd National Alumni Reunion
Erected 1991.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is August 24, 1991.
Location. 20° 35.615′ N, 100° 23.742′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. Marker is on Avenida Hidalgo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 Avenida Hidalgo, Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temple and former Convent of Capuchins (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel de la Peña y Peña (within shouting distance of this marker); Last Prison of Maximilian (within shouting distance of this marker); Alley of Matamoros (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tribute to Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana (about 120 meters away); Temple and former Convent of the Carmelites
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Regarding Benjamin N. Velasco Military Institute. The school began as the Methodist Institute (Instituto Metodista) in 1890 under the leadership of Benjamin N. Velasco. Over the years and many changes, it finally turned into a military academy in 1940. The school finally closed its doors in 1971.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2016
2. Benjamin N. Velasco Military Institute Marker
The marker can be seen on the corner of the building, now the Hotel Señorial.
3. Querétaro Methodist Institute
From "Sinthesis Histórica del Instituto Militarizado Benjamin N. Velasco" by Prof. Augustín Romero López.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
