Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)

House of Bartolomé Azmitia Frener

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 5, 2017

1. House of Bartolomé Azmitia Frener Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Casa fundada en 1925
por
Bartolome Azmitia Frener
Nacio 24 de agosto de 1889
Murio 9 de agosto de 1969

English translation:
House founded in 1925 by
Bartolomé Azmitia Frener
Born August 24, 1889
Died August 9, 1969

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 24, 1889.

Location. 14° 33.381′ N, 90° 44.12′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. It is on 6a Avenida Sur 0.1 kilometers south of 4a Calle Poniente, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

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: Adrian Recinos Born in this House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of Bernal Díaz del Castillo (about 150 meters

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away); Sculptor Quirio Cataño (about 150 meters away); Tribute to Ana Guerra de Jesus (about 150 meters away); The Founding of Santiago de Guatemala (about 150 meters away); The Fountain of Antigua's Central Park (about 180 meters away); Palace of the Captaincy General (about 180 meters away); The Lions Club of Antigua Guatemala (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.

Regarding House of Bartolomé Azmitia Frener. Azmitia Frener started a bookstore and printing press in Antigua that still continues to the present day.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 5, 2017

2. House of Bartolomé Azmitia Frener Marker

The marker is on the yellow house on the corner.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.