Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

House of José y Francisco Fagoaga y Villaurruña

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017

1. House of José y Francisco Fagoaga y Villaurruña Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí vivieron Don José y
Don Francisco Fagoaga y
Villaurruña benefactores de
escuelas y hospitales
1800
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República

English translation:
Here lived José y Francisco Fagoaga y Villaurruña, benefactors of schools and hospitals, in 1800.
Office of Monuments of the Colony and the Republic

Erected by Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales y de la República.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Hispanic Americans • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 19° 25.941′ N, 99° 8.268′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle 16 de Septiembre just west of Calle Isabel la Católica, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Calle 16 de Septiembre, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Portal del Coliseo (a few steps from this marker); Calle de Motolinia (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Murgías Bookstore (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Teatro Colón (about 90 meters away); Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes (about 90 meters away); Factor Antonio de la Cadena (about 90 meters away); The Ottoman Clock (about 90 meters away); Museum and Cultural Center “El Borceguí” (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Other markers no longer nearby. Mariano Galván (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Teatro Principal (was about 90 meters away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017

2. House of José y Francisco Fagoaga y Villaurruña Marker

The marker is on the left side of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.