Colón, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
"La Gaviota"
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2017
1. "La Gaviota" Marker
El inmueble perteneció a Don Amado de la Mota,
el comercio se llamó “La Gaviota” en el siglo XIX.
Casa habitada por Don Marciano de León Granados,
músico, poeta, autor del “Corrido a Colón”,
“La Dolorosa” y fundador del Mariachi “Colón”,
recopilador de los “Testimonios del
Movimiento Cristero en Colón”.
This building originally belonged to Amado de la Mota. It was a business known as “The Gull” (La Gaviota) in the 19th century. The house was the residence of Marciano de León Granados: musician, poet and author of the “Corrido a Colón”, “La Dolorosa” and founder of the mariachi group “Colón”. He collected the “Testimonies of the Cristero Movement in Colón”.
Erected by Municipio de Colón, Presidencia Municipal 2012-2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features.
Location. 20° 47.28′ N, 100° 2.74′ W.
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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: The House of Amado de la Mota (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to the Mexican Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Vero's Handicrafts (within shouting distance of this marker); "La Purísima" (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple of San Francisco de Asís (about 90 meters away); The Parish of San Francisco (about 120 meters away); Norberto García de la Vega (about 150 meters away); The Landaverde House (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colón.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 10, 2017
2. "La Gaviota" Marker
The marker can be seen underneath the corridor of the building, still in commercial use.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
