San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
Nineteenth Century Building
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
1. Nineteenth Century Building Marker
Es una muestra típica de las casas potosinas de la época del porfiriato, que se caracterizaron por tener el nivel de piso interior elevado con respecto al nivel de la calle para dar cabida al sótano; esta señorial residencia contó con un denso jardín en la parte frontal y ha servido como escenario para varias filmaciones y algunas películas proyectadas en cine. En uno de los muros se encuentra labrado el año de su construcción que data de 1896.
Nineteen-Century Building
It represents a typical Potosí house from Porfirio Diáz's times. One of its most important features is its inner level floor, set higher than the street's level, leaving space for a basement. This elegant residence used to have a dense garden on its front yard, and has served as setting for several movies and films. Its year of building, 1896, can be observed carved in one of its walls.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 22°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Loreto Chapel / Jesuit Temple / Former Jesuit Convent and School (within shouting distance of this marker); Capitán Miguel Caldera (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Founders Square (about 120 meters away); Former Othón Theater (about 180 meters away); Royal Treasury (about 180 meters away); The Plan of San Luis (about 210 meters away); Government Palace (about 240 meters away); La Lonja Society of San Luis Potosí (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
2. Nineteenth Century Building and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
3. Nineteenth Century Building in San Luis Potosí
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 66 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
