La Cañada in El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
El Marqués Cultural Center
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 4, 2018
1. El Marqués Cultural Center Marker
Casa de Cultura
1874
Inicialmente fue una casa particular construida por Don Francisco Amaya Avendaño para su hermano Mariano. Durante una época en éste inmueble se vendían tortas y se servían bebidas refrescantes. Durante las visitas de Don Venustiano Carranza a La Cañada, fue su casa de descanso, e inclusive fue adoptado como centro militar. Igualmente quien visitó y se hospedó en la actual Casa de la Cultura de La Cañada, fue el General Álvaro Obregón, Presidente electo de México, cuatro días antes de ser asesinado. Finalmente el inmueble fue adaptado para albergar la Casa de Cultura del Municipio de El Marqués.
House of Culture
1874
This was initially a private house built by Francisco Amaya Avendaño for his brother Mariano. For a time, cakes were sold and refreshing drinks were served here. During the visits of Venustiano Carranza to La Cañada, this was his resting place, and it was even adopted as a military center. Likewise, General Álvaro Obregón, President-elect of Mexico, visited and stayed at the Casa de la Cultura in La Cañada only four days
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Erected by Municipalidad de El Marqués.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 20° 36.438′ N, 100° 19.878′ W. Marker is in La Cañada, Querétaro, in El Marqués. Marker is on Venustiano Carranza just north of Emiliano Zapata, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Cañada QUE 76240, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Small Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of San Pedro (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Bicentennial of Mexican Independence (about 90 meters away); La Cañada (about 120 meters away); The Foundation of La Cañada (about 120 meters away); The Escandón Bathing Pools (about 180 meters away); The "El Capulín" Reservoir (approx. one kilometer away); Pan Dulce Monument (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Cañada.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, November 4, 2018
2. El Marqués Cultural Center and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
