San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
Former Othón Theater
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
1. Former Othón Theater Marker
Construido en parte de lo que fue la casa del comandante José Toribio de la Cortina, asesinado por los insurgentes en noviembre de 1810. Sólo se conserva una sección de la fachada original. En el patio de esta casa se abrió en 1908 el “Cine París”. En abril de 1911 se transformó la casa; se reinauguró en septiembre de 1914 con capacidad para 1400 espectadores. Fue demolido y en 1929 comenzó la construcción del nuevo edificio. El cine se reabrió el 19 de abril de 1930.
Former Othón Theater
Built in part on what was once the house of commander José Toribio de la Cortina, who was assassinated by insurgents in November 1810. Only a section of the original façade still exists. In the courtyard of this house in 1908 the “Paris Cinema” opened. In April 1911 the house was transformed; it was reopened in September 1914 with a capacity for 1400 spectators. It was demolished and in 1929 construction of the new building began. The cinema was reopened on April 19, 1930.
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Location. 22° 9.119′ N, 100° 58.635′ W. Marker is in San Luis Potosí. Marker is on Avenida Venustiano Carranza just west of Allende, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Avenida Venustiano Carranza 120, San Luis Potosí 78000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Founders Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Government Palace / Vicereine’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Government Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitán Miguel Caldera (within shouting distance of this marker); The House of the Vicereine (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Treasure / Monumental Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Former House of the Vicereine (about 90 meters away); The Plan of San Luis (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.
Regarding Former Othón Theater. For some reason, most likely a printer's error, the Spanish text is repeated where the English text should be. The English text shown here for this entry is a translation
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
2. Former Othón Theater and Marker
The marker can be seen to the right along the facade of the former theater.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
