Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico — The Southeast (Yucatan Peninsula)
"The Louvre"
(Former home of the founders of Mérida)
(Antigua casa de fundadores de Mérida)
Sin embargo, López no llegó a desmontar el cerro porque hay datos de que subsistía en 1579, pero ya en 1611 el encomendero Juan de Argáiz había incluido en su testamento una casona situada en esta esquina, en la cual incluso instituía un “mayorazgo” o sucesión de herencia alos hijos mayores. Así permaneció esta casona en varias generaciones y no fue sino hasta a mediados del siglo XIX cuando pasó a formar parte de las propiedades de la familia Guerra. A principios del siglo XX se instaló en la planta baja el popular café “Louvre” que se hizo famoso por no cerrar “ni de día de noche”.
English:
(Former home of the founders of Mérida)
that it was still there in 1579.
The owner was subsequently Juan de Argaiz, master of indian laborers, who in 1611 included in his will a house situated on this corner of what was part of his estate.
Maya-Yucateco:
(Antigua casa de fundadores de Mérida)
U láak u yuumile’ Juan de Argaiz, máax tu ts’iibtaj tu ts’ook k’ubent’aane’ jump’éel naj yaan ye’ ti’its je’ela’.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical date for this entry is June 14, 1543.
Location. 20° 58.072′ N,

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2017
3. "The Louvre" Marker
In this view towards the northwest at the intersection of Calles 61 and 62, the marker can be seen a few steps to the right of the entryway to the building. Another marker on the building, directly to the right of the entryway, indicates the location of nearby tourist locations.
Regionally, this marker is in the Mexican Gulf Coast, in the Maya Heartland, and on the Yucatán Peninsula. Globally, it is in North America, Mesoamerica, a Gulf of Mexico state, and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "The Omnibus" (a few steps from this marker); The Sheriff's House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Municipal Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of Mr. Andrés Quintana Roo (about 120 meters away); Pedz Balam House (about 150 meters away); The Main Square of Merida (about 150 meters away); "Los Peones" (about 150 meters away); House of Writer José Peón Contreras (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mérida.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.

