Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)

The Portal de Miranda Building

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 23, 2017

1. The Portal de Miranda Building Marker

Inscription.
Portal de MirandaEste inmueble construido en el siglo XVIII. Es uno de los que conservan su portal que miraba hacia el antiguo mercado de la ciudad, donde hoy se encuentra el edificio Trigueros, así mismo conserva su entresuelo y sus muros de piedra múcara, sus muros fueron testigo de reuniones secretas efectuadas por revolucionarios cubanos, entre los cuales figuró José Martí. Actualmente en este inmueble se encuentra la Fototeca Malpica Mimendi.

English translation:
Portal de Miranda BuildingThis property was built in the 18th century. It is one of the few in the city that preserves its portal that looked towards the old market of the city, today the site of the Trigueros Building. It also conserves its mezzanine and its walls of cut coral. Its walls witnessed secret meetings made by Cuban revolutionaries, among them José Martí. Currently in this property is the Photographic Library Malpica Mimendi.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 19° 12.012′ N, 96° 8.267′ W. Marker is in Veracruz. It is at the intersection of Calle Gutiérrez Zamora and Calle Miranda, on the right when traveling east on Calle Gutiérrez

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Zamora. Both Calle Gutiérrez and Miranda are only open to pedestrian traffic in this part of Veracruz. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Veracruz 91700, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Gulf Coast

and in the Sierra Madre.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

in a Gulf of Mexico state,

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 Central Square, Municipal Palace and Cathedral (a few steps from this marker); First Municipal Council in Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General Álvaro Obregón (within shouting distance of this marker); Death of Aurelio Monfort (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Convent of San Agustín (about 90 meters away); Manuel Gutiérrez Zamora (about 90 meters away); Rafael Solana Salcedo (about 90 meters away); Commemoration of 100 Years of Mexican Marine Unions (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Veracruz.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 24, 2017

2. The Portal de Miranda Building Marker

The marker can be seen in the building's corridor, to the right of an entry door. The marker on the near corner of the building is dedicated to a 1971 restoration effort.

An additional marker on the 1971 restoration of the Portal de Miranda image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 24, 2017

3. An additional marker on the 1971 restoration of the Portal de Miranda

Siendo Presidente Constitucional de la Republica el C. Lic. Luis Echeverría Álvarez, el Gobernador Constitucional del Estado el C. Lic. Rafael Murillo Vidal, el Gobierno hizo la reconstrucción de este Portal y Plaza de Miranda. Septiembre de 1971.

English translation:
During the term of the Constitutional President of the Republic Luis Echeverría Álvarez and the Constitutional Governor of the State Rafael Murillo Vidal, the Government restored this Portal and Plaza de Miranda. September 1971.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.