Valladolid, Yucatán, Mexico — The Southeast (Yucatan Peninsula)
House of Governor Francisco Canton Rosado
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 13, 2017
1. House of Governor Francisco Canton Rosado Marker
Inscription.
House of Governor Francisco Canton Rosado. .
Casa del Gobernador Francisco Cantón Rosado. Este edificio de la calle 37 x 44 es en donde nació el ex Gobernador Vallisoletano Francisco Cantón Rosado. Es una casa característica de la clase media en el Periodo Colonial pues es de una sola crujía, muy baja de sus muros y techo y no tiene acceso de calesa (portón y zaguán). Su mayor valor es intangible por haber sido la casa en la que nació este ilustre vallisoletano que llegó a gobernar el estado de Yucatán., English:
House of Governor Francisco Canton Rosado. This building in the 37 and 44 Streets, is where former Governor Francisco Cantón Rosado was born. Is a typical medium class house from the colonial times, for it only has one bay, has low walls and ceilings and has no access for a buggy (gate and hallway). Its biggest value is intangible, as for being the birth house of this illustrious Vallisoletan who became governor of Yucatan.
Casa del Gobernador Francisco Cantón Rosado
Este edificio de la calle 37 x 44 es en donde nació el ex Gobernador Vallisoletano Francisco Cantón Rosado. Es una casa característica de la clase media en el Periodo Colonial pues es de una sola crujía, muy baja de sus muros y techo y no tiene acceso de calesa (portón y zaguán). Su mayor valor es intangible por haber sido la casa en la que nació este ilustre vallisoletano que llegó a gobernar el estado de Yucatán.
English:
House of Governor Francisco Canton Rosado
This building in the 37 and 44 Streets, is where former Governor Francisco Cantón Rosado was born. Is a typical medium class house from the colonial times, for it only has one bay, has low walls and ceilings and has no access for a buggy (gate and hallway). Its biggest value is intangible, as for being the birth house of this illustrious Vallisoletan who became governor of Yucatan.
Location. 20° 41.506′ N, 88° 12.224′ W. Marker is in Valladolid, Yucatán. Marker is at the intersection of Calle 44 and Calle 37, on the right when traveling north on Calle
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 13, 2017
2. House of Governor Francisco Canton Rosado Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 13, 2017
3. An additional House of Governor Francisco Canton Rosado Marker
This additional marker from 1933 is above the featured marker. It reads:
En esta casa nació el 2 de abril de 1833, el Señor General Don Francisco Cantón. En la guerra, fue valiente y pundonoroso soldado. En la paz, infatigable adalid del progreso y ejemplar gobernante. Y en la guerra y en la paz, espejo de caballeros, sin tacha y sin miedo. Su noble mano, estuvo abierta siempre para el bien. 2 de abril de 1933.
English translation: In this house was born on April 2, 1833, General Francisco Cantón. In war, he was a brave and honorable soldier. In peace, an indefatigable leader of progress and exemplary governor. In war and peace, an example of a gentleman, without fault and without fear. His noble hand was always open for good. April 2, 1933
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.