Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)

The St. Thomas Aquinas Academy

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 1, 2017

1. The St. Thomas Aquinas Academy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En este lugar operó durante casi un siglo el
Colegio Santo Tomás de Aquino
Ejemplo de educación y disciplina
fundado por Mons. Merino en 1895.
Parmenio Troncoso de la Concha
y Manuel B. Troncoso Sánchez (Sr. Manolín)
fueron sus impulsores.
Miles de ilustres ciudadanos
se formaron y educaron en esta institución
Los ex alumnos de las promociones 1968 y 1969
reconocemos y honramos el legado de los ilustres
maestros oue dejaron su ejemplo en nuestra sociedad.
3 de febrero 2010

English translation:
In this location the St. Thomas Aquinas Academy operated for almost a century, an example of education and discipline founded by Monsignor Merino in 1895. Parmenio Troncoso de la Concha and Manuel B. Troncoso Sánchez (Mr. Manolín) were its supporters. Thousands of illustrious citizens were formed and educated in this institution. The former students of the classes of 1968 and 1969 recognize and honor the legacy of the illustrious teachers who left their example on our society.
February 3, 2010

Erected 2010 by Los ex-alumnos de las promociones 1968 y 1969 del Colegio de Santo Tomás de Aquinas.

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is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 2010.

Location. 18° 28.251′ N, 69° 53.217′ W. Marker is in Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional, in Santo Domingo. It is at the intersection of Calle Padre Billini and Parmenio Troncoso, on the right when traveling east on Calle Padre Billini. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad Colonial, Distrito Nacional 10210, Dominican Republic. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Greater Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

on in the Atlantic Ocean,

in North America,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Church and Convent of Regina Angelorum (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco del Rosario Sánchez (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Luisa Ozema Pellerano de Henríquez (about 150 meters away); House and Museum El Beaterio (about 150 meters away); The Royal and Pontifical University Santo Tomás de Aquino

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 1, 2017

2. The St. Thomas Aquinas Academy Marker

The marker is roughly in the center in this view, to the left of the building's facade. The building is now the Billini Hotel.

(about 180 meters away); José Gabriel García (about 180 meters away); Juan Pablo Duarte (about 180 meters away); Emiliano Tejera (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.