Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Juan Ignacio María de Castorena y Ursua
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 31, 2015
1. Juan Ignacio María de Castorena y Ursua Marker
En el extremo sur de este edificio estuvo la imprenta de los herederos de la viudad de Miguel de Rivera Calderon en donde, de enero a junio de 1722 se imprimio la:
"Gaceta de Mexico"
del
Dr. Juan Ignacio Ma. de Castorena y Ursua
Homenaje en el tricentenario del natalicio del primer periodista mexicano y latinamericano.
1668 1968
In the extreme south of this building was the printing press of the heirs of the widow of Miguel de Rivera Calderon, where, from January to June, 1722 the newspaper
"Gaceta de Mexico"
of
Dr. Juan Ignacio María de Castorena y Ursua
was printed.
Tribute to the first Mexican and Latin American journalist on the 300th anniversary of his birth.
1668 1968
Erected 1968.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1722.
Location. 19° 26.106′ N, 99° 8.039′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. José Mariano Beristain y Souza (a few steps from this marker); Palace of Axayacatl (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of Juan Engel (about 90 meters away); Juan de la Sala (about 90 meters away); Last Residence of Moctezuma (about 90 meters away); Ignacio Luis Vallarta (about 90 meters away); Gabriel Yermo (about 90 meters away); Ignacio L. Vallarta (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 31, 2015
2. Juan Ignacio María de Castorena y Ursua Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
