San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
Alarcón Theater
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
1. Alarcón Theater Marker
Fue el primer teatro formal de San Luis Potosí. Fue construido por el arquitecto neoclásico Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras e inaugurado en 1827. Tiene forma de herradura para óperas. La cubierta era una bóveda plana, una innovación para su época, que fue destruida por un incendio a principios del siglo XX. La fachada de cantería es sobria y rematada con esculturas alusivas a la comedia.
Alarcón Theater
This was the first formal theater in San Luis Potosí. It was built by the neocassical architect Francisco Eduardo Tresguerras and inaugurated in 1827. It is shaped like a horseshoe for operas. The cover was a flat vault, an innovation in its time, which was destroyed by a fire at the beginning of the 20th century. The façade work in stone is shadowy and finished with sculptures allusive to comedy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 22° 8.927′ N, 100° 58.488′ W. Marker is in San Luis Potosí. It is on Mariano Abasolo just east of Ignacio
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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: San Agustín Temple (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple and Ex-Convent of San Agustín (about 120 meters away); San Agustin Temple (about 120 meters away); José Mariano Jiménez (about 150 meters away); La Cubana (about 180 meters away); Colón Garden (about 210 meters away); Germán Gedovius Gallery (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Museum of Masks (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
2. Alarcón Theater and Marker
The marker can be seen towards the left, between two large wooden doors.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
3. An additional inscription on the right side of the Alarcón Theater
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
