Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)
Witnesses of the Future
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
1. Witnesses of the Future Marker
El contratista britanico Weetman D. Pearson presenta al entonces Presidente de Mexico Porfirio Diaz, el proyecto que cristaliza la modernizaciσn del muelle del puerto artificial de Veracruz. Atestigua el Ingeniero Comisionado Federal del Gobierno de Mexico
Veracruz 1897-1902
Escultor: Humberto Peraza Avila
Marzo 6 del 2002
Witnesses of the Future
British contractor Weetman D. Pearson introduces the then President of Mexico Porfirio Dνaz to the project that crystallizes the modernization of the dock of the artificial port of Veracruz. Also looking on is the Engineer Commissioner for the Government of Mexico
Veracruz 1897-1902
Sculptor: Humberto Peraza Αvila
March 6, 2002
Erected 2002.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 6, 2002.
Location. 19° 11.927′ N, 96° 7.75′ W. Marker is in Veracruz. It is on Muelle de la Armada
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Regionally, this marker is in the Gulf Coast and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, in a Gulf of Mexico state, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Inauguration of the Port of Veracruz, 1902 (within shouting distance of this marker); "Laying the Breakwater Track" (within shouting distance of this marker); Pedro Sainz de Baranda (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lebanese Immigrants to Mexico (about 150 meters away); Monument to 100 years of Jewish Immigration to Mexico (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alexander von Humboldt (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Independence Heroes of Veracruz (approx. half a kilometer away); The Bastion of Santiago (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Veracruz.
Also see . . . Weetman Pearson. (Submitted on July 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
2. Witnesses of the Future Marker
Weetman D. Pearson is depicted on the right, with the Mexican Government Engineer on the left. Former President Diaz was left out of the monument due to a local disagreement.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
3. Weetman D. Pearson detail
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
4. Weetman D. Pearson detail
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
5. Witnesses of the Future detail of the engineer's notebook
1896
6. Weetman D. Pearson
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 16, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
