Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

First Session of the Mexican Academy of Language

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2018

1. First Session of the Mexican Academy of Language Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La Academia Mexicana
correspondiente de la
Real Española
celebró en esta casa
su primera sesión.
25 Sept. 1875 – 25 Sept. 1925

English translation:
The Mexican Academy of Language, correspondent of the Royal Spanish Academy, celebrated in this house its first session.
September 25, 1875 – September 25, 1925

Erected 1925.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 25, 1875.

Location. 19° 26.225′ N, 99° 8.098′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Calle República de Cuba just west of Calle Palma Norte, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle República de Cuba 86, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alejandro Arango y Escandón (here, next to this marker); House of La Malinche and Juan Xaramillo (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera (about 90

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meters away, measured in a direct line); José María Heredia (about 90 meters away); Salón Madrid (about 120 meters away); The Marquis of San Miguel de Aguayo (about 120 meters away); Convent of the Carmelitas (about 120 meters away); House of Gerónimo de Medina (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2018

2. First Session of the Mexican Academy of Language Marker

The marker is to the right of a red umbrella in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.