Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Royal Bank of Guanajuato
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2017
1. The Royal Bank of Guanajuato Marker
desde el año de
1665 la Real Caja
de Guanajuato.
Ayuntamiento 1989-91
the Royal Bank of Guanajuato.
City Council of 1989-91
Erected by Ayuntamiento de Guanajuato 1989-91.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1665.
Location. 21° 0.976′ N, 101° 15.222′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Calle Luis González Obregón, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Luis González Obregón 2, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, 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: The Collegiate Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato (a few steps from this marker); The Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato (a few steps from this marker); The Basilica of Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker); Benito Juárez in Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker); The Royal Houses of Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica (within shouting distance
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Regarding The Royal Bank of Guanajuato. The Royal Banks of Mexico were the places where gold, precious stones, silver, money, and other goods that resulted from Native American tributes, seizures, tithes and other payments were deposited and safeguarded. The deposits were used for the production and coinage of gold and silver used for the payment of royalties, deposits and debts of the Spanish Crown. The first Royal Bank was created in Mexico City in 1521.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2017
2. An additional marker on the ex-Royal Bank
It is no surprise that the Royal Bank would have been taken over by Insurgents during the fight for Mexican Independence. This additional marker reads:
En esta casa nombro Hidalgo
las primeras autoridades
de México, emanadas de la
Revolución de Independencia.
English translation:
In this house Hidalgo named the first authorities of Mexico following the revolution of Independence.
las primeras autoridades
de México, emanadas de la
Revolución de Independencia.
In this house Hidalgo named the first authorities of Mexico following the revolution of Independence.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 2, 2017
3. The Royal Bank of Guanajuato Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on June 2, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
