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San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
 

La Lonja Society of San Luis Potosí

 
 
La Lonja Society of San Luis Potosí Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
1. La Lonja Society of San Luis Potosí Marker
Inscription.  

Sociedad Potosina, S.C. “La Lonja”
El club social más antiguo de México
Fundada en el año de 1868 ha ocupado este edificio desde el año de 1877
Aldama 310, Centro
San Luis Potosí, México

English translation:
La Lonja Society of San Luis Potosí
The oldest social club in Mexico, founded in 1868, it has occupied this building since 1877.
Aldama 310, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
 
Location. 22° 9.049′ N, 100° 58.642′ W. Marker is in San Luis Potosí. It is on Ignacio Aldama just north of Agustín Iturbide, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 Ignacio Aldama, San Luis Potosí 78000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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: Mint of San Luis Potosí (here, next to this marker); The Plan of San Luis (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Treasury (within shouting distance of this marker); Government Palace (about 90
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meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Treasure / Monumental Palace (about 90 meters away); Monument to Vicente Guerrero (about 120 meters away); Guerrero Garden (about 120 meters away); Former Othón Theater (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.
 
La Lonja Society of San Luis Potosí Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
2. La Lonja Society of San Luis Potosí Marker
The marker can be seen to the right of the main entrance to the Society building.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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