Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Flor Baja Fountain
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2017
1. The Flor Baja Fountain Marker
Formó parte del sistema de distribución de agua limpia con el que contó la ciudad a partir del siglo XVIII; fue inaugurada el año de 1883 y sirvió a la ciudadanía hasta la segunda década del siglo XX en que fue enajenada. La Administración Municipal la recuperó devolviéndola a la ciudad el 3 de julio de 2014 para disfrute de la población.
H. Ayuntamiento de Querétaro
2012-2015
The Flor Baja Fountain
This fountain was part of the potable water distribution system for the city dating from the eighteenth century. It was formally inaugurated in 1883 and served the citizenry until the second decade of the 20th century, when it was taken over as private property. On July 3, 2014 the Municipal Administration recovered it and has returned it to the city for the enjoyment of the entire population.
Honorable Municipal Council of Querétaro
2012-2015
Erected 2014 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Querétaro 2012-2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
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Location. 20° 35.499′ N, 100° 23.4′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It is on Calle Josefa Vergara H., on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Calle Josefa Vergara H, Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. 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: Francisco León de la Barra (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Plaza de Armas (about 150 meters away); The Great Convent of San Francisco (about 150 meters away); Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana (about 150 meters away); Temple and former convent of Teresitas (about 150 meters away); Mexico's Ratification of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo (about 150 meters away); House of José María Sánchez (about 150 meters away); José M. Arteaga (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 24, 2018
2. The Flor Baja Fountain and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2017
3. The Flor Baja Fountain
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 12, 2017
4. Detail of the Flor Baja Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 29, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on November 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on June 29, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on July 22, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
