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Monterrey, Nuevo Leσn, Mexico — The Northeast (North America)
 

Epigmenio R. Melo

 
 
Epigmenio R. Melo Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 24, 2019
1. Epigmenio R. Melo Marker
Inscription.  

En esta casa nacio y fallecio el Lic. Epigmenio R. Melo
1836-1899
Maestro, organista, poeta y compositor. Fundador de la primera orquesta en 1866 con 26 musicos, cubriendo eventos sociales y temporadas de opera durant mas de 24 aρos, en esta ciudad.
R. Ayuntamiento de Monterrey
2003-2006

English translation:
In this house Epigmenio R. Melo was born and died (1836-1899). He was a teacher, organist, poet and composer. Founder of the first orchestra in 1866 with 26 musicians, covering social events and opera seasons for more than 24 years in this city.
Monterrey City Council
2003-2006
 
Erected by R. Ayuntamiento 2003-2006.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicEducation. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
 
Location. 25° 40.027′ N, 100° 18.419′ W. Marker is in Monterrey, Nuevo Leσn. It is on Calle Padre Mier just west of Francisco Javier Mina, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Padre Mier 925, Monterrey NLE 64000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Mexico,
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in La Frontera 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: Eugenio Castillσn and Venustiano Carranza (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Eagles (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juan Josι Hinojosa (about 150 meters away); Retreat Position of the Mexican Army (about 180 meters away); The Monterrey Casino (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ampudia's Headquarters and Powder Storage (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pope John Paul II's Monterrey Visit (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Commerce Beacon (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterrey.
 
Epigmenio R. Melo Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 24, 2019
2. Epigmenio R. Melo Marker
The marker is on the small yellow house to the left in this view.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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