Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico — The Southeast (Yucatan Peninsula)

Emilio Seijo Walkway

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 18, 2017

1. Emilio Seijo Walkway Marker

Inscription.
Pasaje Emilio Seijo
(o primera calle nueva)Con la construcción del mercado en el año 1948, se decide también abrir la calle 63-A como vía peatonal paralela a la 63 y la 65, situada en medio de ambas, en su tramo comprendido entre las calles 58 y 60, deciden construir en ella locales para los comerciantes de la época.

Las obras comienzan en el año 1949 y concluyen en 1952. La calle, hoy un inconfundible enclave del comercio meridiano, lleva el nombre de Don Emilio Seijo Rubio (1875-1953), comerciante español que promovió el comercio en Yucatán y practicó la filantropía.

English:Emilio Seijo Walkway
(or First New Street)This street is today the unmistakable enclave of Merida commerce and bears the name of Mr. Emilio Seijo Rubio (1875-1953), a Spanish merchant who promoted trade in Yucatan and was known for his philanthropy. The work for its opening began in the year 1949 and concluded in 1952.

Maya-Yucateco:Pasaje Emilio Seijo
(o primera calle nueva)Le bej je’el bejla’ jump’éel u nojyáanbejil koonol tu noj kaajil Tho’, ku k’aaba’atik Emilio Seijo Rubio (kuxlaj tu ja’abilo’ob 1875 tak 1953) tu yóolal juntúul J-koonol tu jtulaj

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u yúuchul koonol tu lu’umil yucatanyéetel tu yaabiiltaj wíinik. Tut ja’abil 1949 ka’aj káaj y beeta’al, tu ja’abil 1952 ka’aj ts’o’oksa’abij.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 20° 57.955′ N, 89° 37.392′ W. Marker is in Mérida, Yucatán. It is at the intersection of Calle 60 and Pasaje Emilio Seijo, on the right when traveling north on Calle 60. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mérida YU 97000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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 Little Rooster (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peninsular Athenaeum (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The House of Montejo (about 90 meters away);

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 18, 2017

2. Emilio Seijo Walkway Marker

The Main Square of Merida (about 90 meters away); House of Writer José Peón Contreras (about 120 meters away); "Los Peones" (about 150 meters away); Fotografía Guerra (about 150 meters away); Former Mansion of Doña Josefa Escudero Aguirre (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mérida.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.