Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
La Capellina
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
1. La Capellina Marker
Fundicion de oro y plata para la Casa de Moneda
1673
Guanajuato, Gto.
La Capellina
Smelting of gold and silver for the Minting House (Casa de la Moneda)
1673
Guanajuato, Guanajuato
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1861.
Location. 21° 0.909′ N, 101° 15.138′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on De Sopena just east of San Diego, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: De Sopena 5, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajνo. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: Admiral Federico Rσmero Ceballos (a few steps from this marker); Minting House of the State of Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker); Villa de Guanajuato (within shouting distance of this marker); Ignacio Bartolache (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of the Third Order of San Francisco
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Regarding La Capellina. A 'capellina' was a type of oven used to refine metals.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
2. La Capellina Marker
The marker can be seen on the left in this view, just left of a sign for the La Capellina Restaurant.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
