León, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

House of Cecilio Louis Long

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 9, 2018

1. House of Cecilio Louis Long Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Esta casa fue diseñada, construida y habitada por el eminente científico Dn Cecilio Louis Long, el creador de la imagen neoclásica de la ciudad de León.
Años de 1880 a 1927.

English translation:
The eminent scientist Cecilio Louis Long, creator of the Neoclassic image of the city León, designed, constructed and lived in this house.
1880-1927

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 21° 7.373′ N, 101° 40.766′ W. Marker is in León, Guanajuato. It is on Pedro Moreno just west of Calle Donato Guerra, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Pedro Moreno 223, León GTO 37000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

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: Manuel Doblado Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of Martyrs (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Our Blessed Mother of Light (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Royal Houses and Early Municipal Council

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); House of María Joaquina de la Portilla y Torres (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Massacre of January 2, 1946 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); City Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Templo Expiatorio (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in León.

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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 9, 2018

2. House of Cecilio Louis Long and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.