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

First Street with Public Lighting

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

1. First Street with Public Lighting Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Esta fue la primera calle de la ciudad que tuvo alumbrado público. 1783.
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

English translation:
This was the first street in the city to have public lighting. 1783.
Catalog of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments

Erected by Catálogo de la Inspección General de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.

Location. 19° 25.812′ N, 99° 8.04′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on República de Uruguay just west of Avenida 20 de Noviembre, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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: House of the Count de la Torre de Cossio (a few steps from this marker); Convent of San Bernardo (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Diego Franco (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of San Bernardo (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Las Fábricas Universales (about 90 meters away); El Palacio de Hierro (about 120 meters away); Alexander von Humboldt (about 120 meters away); Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

2. First Street with Public Lighting Marker

The marker can be seen here to the left on the building in the center of this view, to the left of a sign that reads "Picolino".

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 221 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.