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

Juan de la Sala

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

1. Juan de la Sala Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Por una casa que perteneció a Juan de la Sala, en cuyo patio había una palma muy crecida, esta calle se llamó así: de la Palma.
Ciudad de México

English translation:
Here was a house that belonged to Juan de la Sala, in whose patio there was a very large palm tree. This was why this street was named ‘of the Palm.’
Mexico City

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Horticulture & Forestry • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 19° 26.125′ N, 99° 8.092′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Calle de la Palma just south of Donceles, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alfredo Robles Domínguez (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco González Bocanegro (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gonzalo A. Esteva

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(about 90 meters away); Juan Ignacio María de Castorena y Ursua (about 90 meters away); José Mariano Beristain y Souza (about 90 meters away); Hernán Cortés' Residences (about 120 meters away); Bartolomé Gutiérrez (about 120 meters away); Juan Xuárez (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

2. Juan de la Sala Marker

The marker is behind the gas delivery truck in this view of the building.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

3. Juan de la Sala Marker

The marker is to the right of the green door in this view of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.