Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)

The Founding of the Listín Diario

The Founding of the <i>Listín Diario</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 1, 2017

1. The Founding of the Listín Diario Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

120 Aniversario Listin Diario
Aquí se fundó
Listin Diario
El periódico de los dominicanos
El 1ro. de agosto de 1889 por Don Arturo J. Pellarano Alfau
Apóstol del periodismo nacional

English translation:
120th Anniversary of the Listin Diario
Here was founded the Listin Diario, the newspaper of all Dominicans on August 1, 1889 by Arturo J. Pellarano Alfau, the “Apostle of Dominican national journalism”

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1889.

Location. 18° 28.384′ N, 69° 53.005′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. Marker is at the intersection of Calle Isabel la Católica and Calle Pellarano Alfau, on the left when traveling south on Calle Isabel la Católica. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional 10210, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Plaza of the Priests (within shouting distance of this marker); Diego Caballero House

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); Borgellá's Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de las Damas (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Church and Convent of Santa Clara (about 90 meters away); Club Nosotras (about 90 meters away); Pope John Paul II's 1979 Visit to Santo Domingo (about 90 meters away); The Fortress of Santo Domingo (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 1, 2017

2. The Founding of the Listín Diario Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.