Colonia Tabacalera in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

General Juan Álvarez

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018

1. General Juan Álvarez Marker

Unfortunately, like many of the markers on the northern part of Paseo de la Reforma, this one also has likely been stolen.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

General Juan Alvarez
Nacio en Santa Maria la Concepcion Guerrero en 1790 soldado de la Independencia y de la Reforma. Proclamo el Plan de Ayutla en 1854. Fue Presidente de Mexico. Murio en 1867.

English translation:
General Juan Álvarez
Born in Santa María la Concepción, Guerrero in 1790. A soldier of the Independence and the Reform. He proclaimed the Plan of Ayutla in 1854. He was President of Mexico. He died in 1867.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. Memorial has been reported missing. It was located near 19° 26.209′ N, 99° 8.869′ W. Memorial was in Ciudad de México. It was in Colonia Tabacalera. It was on Paseo de la Reforma, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial was at or near this postal address: Paseo de la Reforma 23, Ciudad de México 06030, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial was in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it was in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Angel Albino Corzo (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Vicente Riva Palacio (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Jesús Terán (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Hospital of San Hipólito (about 120 meters away); The Temple of San Hipólito (about 150 meters away); Temple of San Hipólito y Casiano (about 150 meters away); First Mass Arrest of Gays in Mexico (about 150 meters away); The Convent of San Diego and the Inquisition (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Dr. José Luis Mora (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . México Mágico and the Statues of the Paseo de la Reforma. The text for the missing marker is from this excellent site (in Spanish) dedicated to Mexican history in general, including the statues of the Paseo de la Reforma. (Submitted on July 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

General Juan Álvarez statue Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018

2. General Juan Álvarez statue Marker

This view of the statue of Álvarez is towards the south along the Paseo de la Reforma.

General Juan Álvarez statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 24, 2018

3. General Juan Álvarez statue

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.