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

First Monte de Piedad

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

1. First Monte de Piedad Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

El dia 25 de Febrero de 1775 abrió su despacho al público en este Edificio el Sacro y Real Monte de Piedad de Animas fundado por Dn Pedro Romero de Terreros, Conde de Regla y Caballero de Caltrava; en memoria de lo cual el H. Patronato del hoy Nacional Monte de Piedad, integrado por Dn Rafael Alvarez y Alvarez, Presidente Dn Manuel Romero de Terreros, Secretario, y Dn Eduardo de la Tijera, Supervisor, dedica esta lápida en 25 de Febrero de 1933

English translation:
On February 25, 1775 Pedro Romero de Terreros, Count of Regla and Knight of Caltrava opened his office to the public in this building as the Sacred and Royal Monte de Piedad de Ánimas. In memory of this event the Honorable Board of the present National Monte de Piedad, presided by Rafael Álvarez y Álvarez, President, Manuel Romero de Terreros, Secretary, and Eduardo de la Tijera, Supervisor, dedicates this marker on February 25, 1933.

Erected 1933 by Honorable Patronato del Nacional Monte de Piedad.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work

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• Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1775.

Location. 19° 26.179′ N, 99° 7.742′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Calle San Ildefonso just west of Calle Loreto, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: San Ildefonso 60, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Mexican Congress (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 of this marker); Francisco Javier Clavijero (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Captain Juan Chavarria de Valera (about 120 meters away); José Martí (about 120 meters away); Nidjei Israel Synagogue (about 150 meters away); Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding First Monte de Piedad. The Nacional Monte de Piedad is a not-for-profit institution and pawnshop whose main office is located just off the Zócalo, or main plaza of Mexico City. It was established between

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

2. First Monte de Piedad Marker

The marker can be seen here to the left of the College of Saints Peter and Paul, to the left of the building's main entrance on San Ildefonso.

1774 and 1777 by Pedro Romero de Terreros, the Count of Regla as part of a movement to provide interest-free or low-interest loans to the poor. It was recognized as a national charity in 1927 by the Mexican government. In the first decade of the 21st century, it is a fast-growing institution, with over 200 branches all over Mexico and plans to open a branch in every Mexican city. Adapted from Wikipedia

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.