San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
House of Don Félix María Calleja
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
1. House of Don Félix María Calleja Marker
Casa del siglo XVIII.Tiene un hermoso balcón, considerado reliquia de la arquitectura virreinal. Este balcón es uno de los más atractivos del país y el más elegante de nuestra ciudad; por lo tanto, representa la balconería típica potosina por la alta calidad en la elaboración de sus repisones y cornisas, así como por lo sesgado de sus herajes.
House of Don Félix María Calleja
This XVIII Century house with a beautiful balcony is considered as a viceroyal architecture relic. This balcony is one of the most attractive in the country and the most elegant in our city. It represents the traditional Potosí balcony style because of its high quality corbels and cornices, as well as for its slanted ironworks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era.
Location. 22° 9.069′ N, 100° 58.555′ W. Marker is in San Luis Potosí. It is on Ignacio Zaragoza just north of Agustín de Iturbide, on the left when traveling north. Zaragoza is pedestrian-only on this block. Touch for map. Marker is in
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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: General Ignacio Zaragoza (a few steps from this marker); Al Libro Mayor (within shouting distance of this marker); The San Luis Potosí Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Pitman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Metropolitan Cathedral / Vicereine's Balcony (within shouting distance of this marker); Española Bookstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Treasure / Monumental Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Municipal Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
2. House of Don Félix María Calleja and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
3. The balcony of the House of Don Félix María Calleja
1884
4. Félix María Calleja
This portrait of Calleja is from the book México a través de los siglos. Courtesy of the Archivo General de la Nación (National General Archives, Mexico).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
