Quetzaltenango, Guatemala — Central America

The German School of Guatemala

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 30, 2016

1. The German School of Guatemala Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En este lugar funciono
el Colegio Aleman de Quetzaltenango,
desde su fundación en 1928 hasta su clausura
en 1941. En el año del centenario del
Colegio Aleman de Guatemala
Rendimos homenaje a sus fundadores,
directores, maestros y exalumnos.
Asociacion de Educacion y Cultura
“Alejandro von Humboldt”
Colegio Aleman de Guatemala
Quetzaltenango, 25 de agosto de 2001

English translation:
In this building was the German School of Quetzaltenango, from its foundation in 1928 until its closure in 1941. In the year of the 100th anniversary of the
German School of Guatemala
We pay homage to its founders, directors, teachers and alumni.
Association of Education and Culture "Alejandro von Humboldt"
German School of Guatemala
Quetzaltenango, August 25, 2001

Erected 2001 by Asociación de Educación y Cultura “Alejandro von Humboldt”.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is August 25, 2001.

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14° 50.171′ N, 91° 31.11′ W. Marker is in Quetzaltenango. Marker is at the intersection of 3a Calle and 13a Avenida, on the left when traveling east on 3a Calle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quetzaltenango 09001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juan José Ortega (within shouting distance of this marker); 1962 Student Protests in Quetzaltenango (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jesús Castillo (about 150 meters away); Bethel Evangelical Presbyterian Church (about 180 meters away); Osmundo Arriola (about 180 meters away); Rosario de Paz Chajchalac de Mendizabal (about 180 meters away); Rafael Landívar University (about 210 meters away); The Quetzaltenango City Hall (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quetzaltenango.

Regarding The German School of Guatemala. A large number of German immigrants moved to Guatemala beginning in the 1880s, most working in industries associated with the new coffee plantations. The German School in Quetzaltenango, as well as those in Guatemala City and Cobán, were closed in 1941 due to U.S. pressure at the beginning of World War II.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 30, 2016

2. The German School of Guatemala Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.