Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
The 100th Anniversary of the Olimpia Leal Normal Institute for Ladies
De irradiar cultura en los
cuatro puntos cardinales
el glorioso Instituto Normal
para Señoritas
Olimpia Leal
INSOL
16 de junio de 1915 - 16 de junio de 2015
Promocion 84
INSOL
June 16, 1915 – June 16, 2015
Class of 84
Erected 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education • Hispanic Americans • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1915.
Location. 14° 33.38′ N, 90° 43.83′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Marker is on 5a Calle Oriente just west of 1a Avenida Norte, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Oscar Asensio del Valle (within shouting distance of this marker); Santiago Hospital and Francisco Marroquín (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Friar Ignacio Barnoya (about 120 meters away); Dr. Manuel Avalos y Porras (about 120 meters away); Doña Maria Gordillo de Duran (about 150 meters away); Birthplace of Luis Cardoza y Aragón (about 180 meters away); Notable Burials at the Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (about 210 meters away); The University of San Carlos (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.
Regarding The 100th Anniversary of the Olimpia Leal Normal Institute for Ladies. A normal school or institute is dedicated to the training of teachers. While the graduates of the Olimpia Leal Normal Institute now go on to many other careers, the name reflects their origins and one hundred years of history.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on July 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.