Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Querétaro Railroad Station
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 21, 2017
1. The Querétaro Railroad Station Marker
Esta estación de Ferrocarril de la ciudad de Santiago de Querétaro fue usada por primera vez el 1º de mayo de 1903 y nombrada como monumento histórico por decreto presidencial el 17 de Marzo de 1986. En 1996, fue reconocida por la UNESCO como parte de los edificios que compreden la zona de monumentos Patrimonio Cultural que esta ciudad ofrece al mundo.
A través de la incorporación de esta estación al patrimonio cultural del Municipio, con enorme beneplácito, hoy la administración del Dr. Rolando García Ortiz (2000-2003) retoma este espacio para disfrute de sus habitantes.
Santiago de Querétaro, Marzo 25, 2002.
English translation:
This railway station for the city of Santiago de Querétaro was first used on May 1, 1903 and then named as a historical monument by presidential decree on March 17, 1986. In 1996, it was recognized by UNESCO as one of the buildings that make up the area of monuments related to cultural heritage that this city offers to the world.
Through the incorporation of this station to the cultural heritage of the Municipality, with great pleasure, today the administration of Dr. Rolando García Ortiz (2000-2003)
this page online
Santiago de Querétaro, March 25, 2002.
Erected 2002 by Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes de México (CONACULTA)-INAH.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1903.
Location. 20° 36.076′ N, 100° 23.796′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It is on Calle Héroe de Nacozari just east of Calle Cuauhtémoc, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Old Railway Station (a few steps from this marker); The Chameleon Fountain
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 21, 2017
2. The Querétaro Railroad Station Marker
The marker is seen here on the exterior of the station while passing towards the train tracks.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Fountain of the "Little Plates" (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding The Querétaro Railroad Station. Interestingly, although the station was used for the first time on May 1, 1903 when it was inaugurated by then President Diaz with the arrival of a train from Mexico City, the station itself was still not completely finished. It was finalized on October 3, 1904 and inaugurated again by then Governor Cosío. Memorial stones throughout the station are inscribed with "1904".
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 21, 2017
3. The Querétaro Railroad Station platform area
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 21, 2017
4. The Querétaro Railroad Station entrance area
The marker is at the far right in this view, in a passageway towards the platform.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 21, 2017
5. Inauguration stones inscribed with "1904" at the Querétaro Railroad Station
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 21, 2017
6. Engine 2520 of the National Railroads of Mexico at the Querétaro Railroad Station
The "N de M" on the train means "Nacionales de Mexico", or "National Railroads of Mexico". This engine is some meters east of the train station. Two additional 1969 metal markers are on both sides of the engine and are dedicated to the bravery and dedication of Mexican railway workers.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 13, 2017
7. A train passing the Querétaro Railroad Station
Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 5, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 7. submitted on July 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
