Puebla, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
First Speech by Francisco Madero in Puebla
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 20, 2018
1. First Speech by Francisco Madero in Puebla Marker
G. Cervantes
Se descubrió esta lápida para conmemorar
el día 14 de Mayo de 1910 fecha en que el Pte. Martir
Francisco I. Madero,
se dirigió al pueblo por primera vez en esta Ciudad.
Puebla de Z. 22 de Feb. de 1916.
This marker was unveiled to commemorate May 14, 1910 when the martyred President
Francisco I. Madero,
spoke to the people for this first time in this City.
Puebla, February 22, 1916.
Erected 1916.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1916.
Location. 19° 2.556′ N, 98° 11.755′ W. Memorial is in Puebla. It is on Calle 4 Sur just south of Avenida Don Juan Palafox y Mendoza, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Puebla 72000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Memorial to Those Killed in University Protest of 1973 (a few steps from this marker); The Oath to Independence in the City of Puebla... (a few steps from this marker); Jesuit Education in Puebla (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de la Democracia (within shouting distance of this marker); Emperor Iturbide at the Casa del Mendrugo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The House of Alms (about 90 meters away); The Oriental Bank Building (about 180 meters away); The Old Portal of the Audience (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Puebla.
More about this memorial. This marker was placed only three years after the assassination of President Madero, a defining event in the Mexican Revolution.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017
2. First Speech by Francisco Madero in Puebla Marker
In this wider view of the marker, two additional markers can be seen below it. The marker on the left notes that this building was the Hotel Jardín from 1865 to 2010 (it is now the Hotel Colonial). The marker on the right is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Madero's speech from this balcony in 1910.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017
3. First Speech by Francisco Madero in Puebla Marker
The markers are to the left of the balcony from which Madero gave his speech in Puebla.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
