Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Fountain of the "Little Plates"
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 7, 2017
1. The Fountain of the "Little Plates" Marker
Graciosa construcción circular, cubierta de pequeños trozos de platos de porcelana en blanco y azul, al centro, espiga columna de dos cuerpos que soporta la diminuta taza. La obra se realizó por Don Daniel Mendoza durante la administración del Gobernador Noradino Rubio, al norte del río Querétaro, antes conocido como "La otra Banda".
This is a graceful circular construction, covered with tiny pieces of blue and white porcelain plates. In the center, a two-piece column shaft supports the tiny cup. It is the work of Don Daniel Mendoza, done during the administration of Governor Noradino Rubio, on the north of the Queretaro River, formerly known as "The Other Band".
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • War, Mexican-American.
Location. Memorial has been permanently removed. It was located near 20° 35.927′ N, 100° 23.68′ W. Memorial was in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It was at the intersection of Calle Invierno and Avenida Universidad, on
this page online
We have been informed that this memorial is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this memorial was in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it was in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it found 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 location: The Garden of the Children Heroes of Chapultepec (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Plaza de San Sebastián / Casa del Faldón / Temple of San Sebastián (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Querétaro Railroad Station (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Old Railway Station (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Chameleon Fountain (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Temple and Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Chapel of the Sacred Family (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Chapel of the Holy Cross
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 7, 2017
2. The Fountain of the "Little Plates" and Marker
Regarding The Fountain of the "Little Plates". The marker mentions that the park was created during the administration of the Governor of Querétaro Noradino Rubio. He was governor from 1939 to 1943.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 7, 2017
3. An example of the mosaic work of the park
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 7, 2017
4. An additional marker to the Children Heroes of Chapultepec in the park
This additional marker from 1942-1943 indicates that the park was originally dedicated to the Children Heroes from the Battle of Chapultepec of the Mexican American War.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 21, 2017
5. A mosaic with the names of Mexico's Children Heroes at the Fountain of the "Little Plates"
Francisco Marquez· Juan Escutia
Agustín Melgar · Vicente Suarez
Fernando Montes de Oca
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 9, 2020
6. The Fountain of the "Little Plates"
The marker near the fountain has been removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 1, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on July 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on May 25, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
