Veracruz, Mexico — The Gulf Coast (North America)
Inauguration of the Port of Veracruz, 1902
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
1. Inauguration of the Port of Veracruz, 1902 Marker
Extracto del Acta de Inauguracion de la Obra del Puerto de Veracruz 6 de marzo de 1902.
“Queda inaugurado en el dia de hoy y abierto para siempre al uso publico el nuevo puerto artificial de Veracruz construido a expensas del tesoro de la naciσn y para beneficio de la misma” Presidente Porfirio Diaz Mori
La comunidad celebra con jubilo el primer centenario de este evento.
6 de marzo del 2002
The Integrated Port Administration of Veracruz, S.A. de C.V.
Excerpt from the Act of Inauguration of the Works of the Port of Veracruz on March 6, 1902.
“The new artificial port of Veracruz, built through the use of the treasure of the nation, is inaugurated today and open forever for the publics use and benefit” President Porfirio Diaz Mori
The community celebrates with joy the first centenary of this event.
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, 1902.
Location. 19° 11.943′ N, 96° 7.73′ W.
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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: "Laying the Breakwater Track" (a few steps from this marker); Witnesses of the Future (within shouting distance of this marker); Pedro Sainz de Baranda (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lebanese Immigrants to Mexico (about 210 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
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
2. Inauguration of the Port of Veracruz, 1902 Marker and "El Esfuerzo" sculpture
To the left is the sculpture "El Esfuerzo". Its plaque reads:
“El Esfuerzo”
El mαximo esfuerzo realizado de tres mexicanos uniendo su fuerza, fundiιndola en una sola logrando un objetivo comϊn, colocar el primer bloque de la modernizaciσn del muelle artificial
Veracruz 1897-1902
Escultor: Humberto Peraza Avila
Marzo 6 del 2002
English translation:
"The Effort"
The maximum effort made by three Mexicans joining their strength, merging it into one force to achieve a common goal, as they place the first block in the modernization of the artificial wharf.
Veracruz 1897- 1902
Sculptor: Humberto Peraza Avila
March 6, 2002
El mαximo esfuerzo realizado de tres mexicanos uniendo su fuerza, fundiιndola en una sola logrando un objetivo comϊn, colocar el primer bloque de la modernizaciσn del muelle artificial
Veracruz 1897-1902
Escultor: Humberto Peraza Avila
Marzo 6 del 2002
"The Effort"
The maximum effort made by three Mexicans joining their strength, merging it into one force to achieve a common goal, as they place the first block in the modernization of the artificial wharf.
Veracruz 1897- 1902
Sculptor: Humberto Peraza Avila
March 6, 2002
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 23, 2019
3. "El Esfuerzo" sculpture with the marker in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
