Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

First Mexican Congress

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

1. First Mexican Congress Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí se reunió el primer Congreso Mexicano y el Constituyente de 1824.
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos

English translation:
Here met the first Mexican Congress and the Constituent Congress of 1824.
Catalog of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments

Erected by Catálogo de la Inspección General de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 19° 26.189′ N, 99° 7.756′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on San Ildefonso just west of Loreto, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Monte de Piedad (within shouting distance of this marker); The High College of Saints Peter and Paul (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Cervantes Imaz (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Francisco Javier Clavijero (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); José Martí (about 120 meters away); Captain Juan Chavarria de Valera (about 150 meters away); Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (about 150 meters away); The Seminary of San Ildefonso (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

2. First Mexican Congress Marker

The marker is to the right of the entry to the building, now the Museo de las Constituciones (Museum of the Constitutions). The building was the Hemeroteca Nacional (National Periodicals Collection) from 1944 to 2011.

The Museum of the Constitutions image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

3. The Museum of the Constitutions

A nearby additional marker for the Museum of the Constitutions image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

4. A nearby additional marker for the Museum of the Constitutions

This marker notes the reinauguration of the museum in May 2017.

A nearby additional marker on the 1944 National Periodicals Collection image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

5. A nearby additional marker on the 1944 National Periodicals Collection

This marker near the entrance from the street notes the dedication of the building as the Hemeroteca Nacional (National Periodicals Collection) in 1944.

A nearby additional marker on the 150th anniversary of the Mexican Constitution image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

6. A nearby additional marker on the 150th anniversary of the Mexican Constitution

This additional marker near the street entrance celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Mexican Constitution of October 4, 1824.

A 1921 monument to Dante, a gift from Italy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

7. A 1921 monument to Dante, a gift from Italy

This monument is to the left of the main entrance to the museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.