Colonia Cuauhtémoc in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

House of Vicente Riva Palacio

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019

1. House of Vicente Riva Palacio Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En este lugar estuvo la casa del general Vicente Riva Palacio (1832-1896). Rayo de guerra y escritor torrencial que alternó los oficios militares con la poesía, la historia, el periodismo y la política.

English translation:
In this place was the house of General Vicente Riva Palacio (1832-1896). An enthusiastic participant in many battles and also a torrential writer who alternated his military offices with poetry, history, journalism and politics.

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 19° 26.243′ N, 99° 8.865′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Cuauhtémoc. It is on Avenida Hidalgo just east of Sombrereros, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06030, 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: The Hospital of San Hipólito (within shouting distance of this marker); Angel Albino Corzo

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Temple of San Hipólito (about 90 meters away); Temple of San Hipólito y Casiano (about 120 meters away); Jesús Terán (about 150 meters away); Vicente Guerrero (about 150 meters away); First Mass Arrest of Gays in Mexico (about 180 meters away); Lino José Alcorta (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Other markers no longer nearby. General Juan Álvarez (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Dr. José Luis Mora (was about 120 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Guillermo Prieto Pradilla (was about 180 meters away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Vicente Riva Palacio. (Submitted on March 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019

2. House of Vicente Riva Palacio Marker

The marker is on the left side of the near corner of the building seen here, underneath the orange sign and somewhat hard to see.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2019

3. House of Vicente Riva Palacio Marker

The area has changed much since the time of Riva Palacio. The marker can be seen here in the distance near the entrance to the Hidalgo Metro Station on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.