San Josι, Costa Rica — Central America
The 140th Anniversary of the San Juan de Dios Hospital
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017
1. The 140th Anniversary of the San Juan de Dios Hospital Marker
Hospital San Juan de Dios
en el 140 aniversario
de su fundacion
Por los valiosos servicios que esta benemerita
instititucion ha brindado a la ciudadania.
Asociacion Pro-Hospital San Juan de Dios
23-julio-1845 23-julio-1985
on the 140th anniversary of its foundation,
for the valuable services that this illustrious institution has offered to the people.
Pro-San Juan de Dios Hospital Association
July 23, 1845 - July 23, 1985
Erected 1985 by Asociacion Pro-Hospital San Juan de Dios.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Man-Made Features • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 1845.
Location. 9° 56.071′ N, 84° 5.137′ W. Marker is in San Josι. It is on Avenida Central just east of Calle 20 (Jorge Vargas Genι), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Josι 10103, Costa Rica. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Braulio Carrillo Colina (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juan Rafael Mora Porras (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Monument to the National Flag of Costa Rica (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The Declaration of Central American Independence (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The 150th Anniversary of the First Catholic Diocese in Costa Rica (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The University of Santo Tomαs (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Juan Mora Fernαndez (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Juan Vazquez de Coronado (approx. 1.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Josι.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017
2. An additional 140th Anniversary of the San Juan de Dios Hospital Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017
3. The 140th Anniversary of the San Juan de Dios Hospital Marker
The markers can be seen towards the right in this view, above the fourth taxi. This was probably at one time an entryway to the hospital, but it is currently closed.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 11, 2017
4. The main, eastern entry to the San Juan de Dios Hospital
A replica of the additional marker shown on this page is also mounted to the wall to the right of this entryway.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 12, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
