Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
The Founding of the Listín Diario
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 1, 2017
1. The Founding of the Listín Diario Marker
Aquí se fundó
Listin Diario
El periódico de los dominicanos
El 1ro. de agosto de 1889 por Don Arturo J. Pellarano Alfau
Apóstol del periodismo nacional
Here was founded the Listin Diario, the newspaper of all Dominicans on August 1, 1889 by Arturo J. Pellarano Alfau, the “Apostle of Dominican national journalism”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1889.
Location. 18° 28.384′ N, 69° 53.005′ W. Marker is in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional. It is in Ciudad Colonial. It is at the intersection of Calle Isabel la Católica and Calle Pellarano Alfau, on the left when traveling south on Calle Isabel la Católica. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: C Pellerano Alfau 1, Santo Domingo, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Plaza of the Priests (within shouting distance of this marker); Diego Caballero House (within shouting distance of this marker); Borgellá's Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de las Damas (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Church and Convent of Santa Clara (about 90 meters away); Club Nosotras (about 90 meters away); Pope John Paul II's 1979 Visit to Santo Domingo (about 90 meters away); The Fortress of Santo Domingo (about 90 meters away).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 1, 2017
2. The Founding of the Listín Diario Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,772 times since then and 128 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week July 27, 2025. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
