Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico — The Southeast (Yucatan Peninsula)
José Rendón Peniche
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 16, 2019
1. José Rendón Peniche Marker
1829-1887
Pionero del sistema ferroviario en Yucatan
Constructor de la Via Ancha Merida – Progreso de 1875 a 1881
Benemerito del Estado
H. Ayuntamiento de Merida Diciembre de 1986
Al conmemorarse 100 años de la Constitucion de los “Ferrocarriles Unidos de Yucatan” y siendo Gobernador del Estado el C. Patricio Patron Laviada y Alcaldesa de la Ciudad de Merida la C.P. Ana Rosa Payan Cervera se inauguro el “Museo de los Ferrocarriles de Yucatan” en testimonio de agradecimiento a todos aquellos que dieron su vida por el ferrocarril
Merida Yucatan 1º de noviembre de 2002
El Gobierno del Estado, el Ayuntamiento de Merida y los Ferrocarriles Unidos del Sureste rinden homenaje a Dn. Jose Rendon Peniche precursor del sistema ferroviario de Yucatan, en el centenario de la colocación del primer riel de la Via Merida – Progreso
1875-1975
Merida, 1º de abril de 1975
Al Benemerito Jose Rendon Peniche en el primer centenario del servicio ferroviario en el Estado de Yucatan
Septiembre 1981
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José Rendón Peniche
1829-1887
Pioneer of the railway system in Yucatán
Constructor of the “Wide Guage” Railroad from Mérida to Progreso from 1875 to 1881
Most Praisworthy of the State
Honorable Mérida City Council, December 1986
Commemorating 100 years of the Constitution of the "Ferrocarriles Unidos de Yucatan" (United Railroads of Yucatán), the Governor of the State Patricio Laviada Patrón and Mayor of the City of Mérida Ana Rosa Payán Cervera inaugurated the "Museum of the Yucatán Railways" in testimony of gratitude to all those who gave their lives for the railway in Mérida, Yucatán, November 1, 2002
The State Government, the Mérida City Council and the United Southeast Railways pay homage to José Rendón Peniche, early promoter of the Yucatán railway system, on the centenary of the laying of the first rail of the Mérida – Progreso Railroad
1875-1975
Mérida, April 1, 1975
To the Most Praiseworthy José Rendón Peniche on the first centenary of railway service in the State of Yucatán
September 1981
Erected 1975.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is April 1, 1975.
Location.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 16, 2019
2. An additional Yucatán Railroad Museum Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Steam Locomotive (within shouting distance of this marker); Diesel Electric Locomotive F.U.S 412 (within shouting distance of this marker); Diesel Electric Locomotive S-BC 2201 (within shouting distance of this marker); Héctor Victoria Aguilar (within shouting distance of this marker); Passenger Car 4285 (within shouting distance of this marker); Passenger Car 1552 (within shouting distance of this marker); "La Plancha" and Railway Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Rendón Peniche Sanitorium (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mérida.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 16, 2019
3. An additional José Rendón Peniche Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 16, 2019
4. An additional José Rendón Peniche Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 16, 2019
5. José Rendón Peniche Marker
The smaller 1981 marker is on the monument's right side and not visible in this view. Note the various pieces of equipment at the Yucatán Railroad Museum in the background.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 16, 2019
6. The monument's bust of José Rendón Peniche
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 16, 2019
7. An additional marker near the bust of Rendón Peniche
El museo se inauguró el 4 de noviembre del 2002 en conmemoración al centenario de la empresa Ferrocarriles Unidos de Yucatán (U deY). Su fin es preservar y rescatar el patrimonio histórico, cultural y artístico de los Ferrocarriles de la península de Yucatán.
The Yucatán Railroad Museum
The museum was inaugurated on November 4, 2002 in commemoration of the centenary of the company Ferrocarriles Unidos de Yucatán (U de Y, United Railroads of the Yucatán). Its purpose is to preserve and rescue the historical, cultural and artistic heritage of the railroads of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 651 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 9, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 7. submitted on March 10, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
