Zona 2 in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
José Martí
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 20, 2018
1. José Martí Marker
The theft of the markers only left the "J" and "T" from the name of José Martí on the secondary, lower marker.
Al pueblo de Guatemala
ofrenda del
Ramon Grau San Martin
Presidente
de la República de Cuba
Homenaje de la
respetable logia
“Jose Marti”
20 de octubre 1977
A tribute to the people of Guatemala from
Ramón Grau San Martín
President of the Republic of Cuba
Tribute from the esteemed “José Martí” Lodge
October 20, 1977
Erected 1948 by Presidente de la República de Cuba, Ramón Grau San Martín.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1977.
Location. Memorial is missing. It was located near 14° 39.091′ N, 90° 30.417′ W. Memorial was in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It was in Zona 2. It was at the intersection of Calle Martí and 11 Avenida, on the right when traveling west on Calle Martí. Touch for map. Memorial was in this post office area: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01002, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it was in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The Mexican Fountain at El Cerrito del Carmen (approx. half a kilometer away); Our Lady of Carmen Catholic Church (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Juan Corz (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); General Francisco Morazán (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Jocotenango Park (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); First Autonomous University in Guatemala (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Yurrita House (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Assassination of Bishop Juan José Gerardi Conedera (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.
Regarding José Martí. The marker is currently missing and presumed stolen. The marker was extremely interesting, as it was one of few from the pre-revolutionary period of Cuba. The marker was given by the Cuban President Grau San Martín, who last served in 1948. The secondary marker was given by a local Masonic lodge.
The text of the markers was taken from other photos
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 20, 2018
2. José Martí monument
The monument is seen here in the distance at the intersection of 11 Avenida and Calle Martí in Zone 2, Guatemala City.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 20, 2018
3. The bust of José Martí
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
