Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Juan de la Granja

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2019

1. Juan de la Granja Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta casa vivió Juan de la Granja (1785-1853), diplomático y empresario, introductor del telégrafo en México en el siglo XIX.

English translation:
In this house lived Juan de la Granja (1785-1853), diplomat and businessman, pioneer of the telegraph in Mexico in the 19th century.

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.

Location. 19° 26.126′ N, 99° 8.187′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle de Tacuba just west of Avenida República de Chile, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle de Tacuba 51, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Manuel Payno (a few steps from this marker); Francisco González Bocanegra (a few steps from this marker); Hernán Cortés' Residences (within shouting distance of this marker); Siege against the Spanish (within shouting distance of this marker); Gonzalo A. Esteva (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco González Bocanegro (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of the Counts of Heras y Soto (about 90 meters away); Juan Xuárez (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2019

2. Juan de la Granja Marker

The marker can be seen mounted to the second column from the right in this view of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.