Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

The Alameda Hidalgo

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 6, 2017

1. The Alameda Hidalgo Marker

Inscription.
La Alameda Hidalgo, ha sido por más de dos siglos resguardo de árboles, fuente de vida del Centro Histórico de nuestra ciudad.

Fue creada por el Corregidor lgnacio Ruiz Calado para dotar a la ciudad de un lugar de esparcimiento, y proyectada por Mariano Oriñuela. Se inauguró el año de 1804, y recibió el nombre de Alameda Miguel Hidalgo en 1897. En el siglo XX, se cercó con una reja metálica y columnas de cantera; después se hicieron dos pórticos en base a los dibujos del proyecto original.

Hoy la Alameda abre sus puertas a los ocho vientos dotada de una fuente central, la escultura de Hidalgo restaurada y un buen número de bancas para continuar con su función: fuente de vida y lugar de esparcimiento para convivir y disfrutar todos los que habitamos en Santiago de Querétaro.
Abril de 2014

English translation:
The Hidalgo Park (Alameda Hidalgo) has been for more than two centuries a safe place for trees and a source of life for the Historic Center of our city. It was created by the Mayor lgnacio Ruiz Calado to endow the city with a place of recreation, and improved by Mariano Oriñuela. It was inaugurated in 1804, and

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was named “Alameda Miguel Hidalgo” in 1897. In the twentieth century, it was surrounded by a metal fence and columns of cut stone. Two porticos were made based on the drawings of the original project. Today the Alameda opens its doors to the eight winds with a central fountain, the sculpture of Hidalgo recently restored and a good number of benches to continue with its main function: to be a source of life and place of recreation, life and enjoyment for all those who live in Santiago de Querétaro.
April 2014

Erected 2014.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Environment • Government & Politics • Man-Made Features. A significant historical month for this entry is April 2014.

Location. 20° 35.283′ N, 100° 23.28′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It can be reached from Calle Ignacio Zaragoza just west of Avenida Luis Pasteur Sur, on the left when traveling west. The markers are just north of the central statue and fountain of the Alameda Hidalgo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

An additional, nearby Alameda Hidalgo Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 6, 2017

2. An additional, nearby Alameda Hidalgo Marker

Fuente Central, Alameda Hidalgo
La primera fuente lucía una pequeña estatua del Marqués de la Villa del Villar del Águila. En época del Gobernador Francisco González de Cosío se sustituyó por una plataforma y pedestal sobre los cuales se colocó la efigie de Don Miguel Hidalgo; rodeada de cuatro camellones con flores y cuatro pequeñas fuentes. Se inauguró el 16 de Septiembre de 1897. El 8 de Mayo de 2003, en la conmemoración del 250 aniversario del natalicio del Padre de la Patria se presentó la estatua restaurada, llevando a cabo mejoras a la fuente.

English:
Central Fountain, Hidalgo Grove
The first fountain displayed a small statue of the Marquis de la Villa del Villar del Águila. In the time of Governor Francisco González de Cosío, it was replaced with a platform and pedestal upon which was placed the effigy of Don Miguel Hidalgo, surrounded by four islands with flowers and four small fountains. It was inaugurated on September 16, 1897. On May 8, 2003, for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the Nation's Founding Father, the restored statue was presented, after carrying out improvements to the fountain.

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: Miguel Hidalgo (a few steps from this marker); José López Alavés (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze Map of the City of Santiago de Querétaro (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Christopher Columbus Plaza (about 210 meters away); Fountain of the Hanged (about 240 meters away); History of Querétaro (about 240 meters away); Professor Eduardo Loarca Castillo (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Temple and former convent of Teresitas (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.

A wide view of the additional Alameda Hidalgo Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 6, 2017

3. A wide view of the additional Alameda Hidalgo Marker

One of the wide walkways of the park can be seen in this view extending from the central fountain area.

The additional Alameda Hidalgo Marker, in the process of being removed image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 22, 2019

4. The additional Alameda Hidalgo Marker, in the process of being removed

Note the Alameda's bandstand in the distance.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 15, 2017

5. The Alameda Hidalgo Marker

In this view towards the north, the two markers are in the distance to the left. The Hidalgo statue reverse is towards the center of the photo.

The statue of Hidalgo and fountain of the Alameda Hidalgo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 6, 2017

6. The statue of Hidalgo and fountain of the Alameda Hidalgo

The southern entry arch into the Alameda Hidalgo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 15, 2017

7. The southern entry arch into the Alameda Hidalgo

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on March 24, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on July 15, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on July 12, 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.