San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
Teatro de la Paz
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019
1. Teatro de la Paz Marker
Ecléctico. S. XIX.
Arq. José Noriega.
Iniciado en 1889, en el área sur del Convento del Carmen que desde 1870 sirvió de cárcel. Se inauguró en 1894. La cúpula del vestíbulo es de zinc belga. El interior fue remodelado por Cossio y Algara. Fue reinaugurado en septiembre de 1949. En el vestíbulo están “La Bailarina” de Joaquín Arias y Mosaicos de Fernando Leal.
Enero 2002
The Peace Theater
Eclectic style. 19th century.
Architect José Noriega.
Begun in 1889 in the southern area of the former Convent of Carmen, which since 1870 served as a prison. It was inaugurated in 1894. The dome of the lobby is made of Belgian zinc. The interior was remodeled by Cossio y Algara. It was reopened in September 1949. In the lobby are "The Dancer" by Joaquín Arias and mosaics by Fernando Leal.
January 2002
Erected 2002 by Consejo Consultivo del Centro Histórico.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is January 2002.
Location. 22° 9.063′ N, 100° 58.428′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Mexico, in the Bajío, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Viceregal Art Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Museum of Masks (within shouting distance of this marker); Germán Gedovius Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of Carmen and Ex-Convent of the Barefoot Carmelite Religious Order (within shouting distance of this marker); San Agustin Temple (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple and Ex-Convent of San Agustín (about 150 meters away); San Agustín Temple (about 150 meters away); Española Bookstore (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 16, 2019
2. Teatro de la Paz and Marker
The marker can be seen on the facade of the theater, towards the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
