Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)
Mail and Telegraph Building
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2019
1. Mail and Telegraph Building Marker
El edificio de Correos y Telégrafos forma parte del conjunto arquitectónico de inmuebles proyectados a fines del siglo XIX sobre los terrenos ganados al mar, estas obras fueron inauguradas el 6 de marzo de 1902 por el Presidente de la República General Porfirio Díaz.
El Edificio fue concebido en el estilo neoclásico y en la actualidad continua funcionando como oficinas públicas.
Mail and Telegraph Building
The Mail and Telegraph Building is part of the architectural complex of buildings designed at the end of the 19th century on land reclaimed from the sea. These works were inaugurated on March 6, 1902 by the President of the Republic General Porfirio Díaz.
The building was conceived in the Neoclassical style and currently continues to function as public offices.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 1902.
Location. 19° 12.182′ N, 96° 8.315′ W. Marker is in Veracruz. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monument to Spanish Exiles in Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plaza of the Republic (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Founding of Villa Rica de la Veracruz (about 90 meters away); The Hemicycle to Juárez (about 120 meters away); The Convent of San Francisco (about 150 meters away); Death of Aurelio Monfort (about 240 meters away); Birthplace of Manuel Gutiérrez Zamora (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Luz Nava (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Veracruz.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, April 22, 2019
2. Mail and Telegraph Building and Marker
The marker can be seen on the building, roughly right of center in this view.
Postcard published by Latapi & Bert, circa 1910
3. Correos y Telegrafos
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on July 11, 2019.
