Aguascalientes, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Morelos Theater
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
1. The Morelos Theater Marker
Estilo Neoclasico
Diseñado y construido por Ing. Jose Noriega
Construccion auspiciada por Junta de Vecinos
Gobierno de D. Rafael Arellano Ruiz E. 1-VIII-1882
Inaugurado Oct 25 de 1885
Gobernador D. Francisco G. Hornedo
En octubre y noviembre de 1914 fue sede de la Soberana Convencion Revolucionaria
Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes
(1990)
The Morelos Theater
Neoclassical Style
Designed and built by Engineer José Noriega
Construction sponsored by a neighborhood committee under the government of Rafael Arellano Ruiz E. on August 1, 1882
Inaugurated on October 25, 1885
Governor D. Francisco G. Hornedo
In October and November of 1914 it was the seat of the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention
Cultural Institute of Aguascalientes
(1990)
Erected 1990 by Instituto Cultural de Aguascalientes.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1882.
Location. 21° 52.817′ N, 102° 17.831′ W. Marker is in Aguascalientes. It is on De La Rebública just east of Calle Galeana Norte, on the
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. 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: Aguascalientes Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); First Construction of the Villa of Aguascalientes (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); General Eulalio Gutiérrez (about 120 meters away); José María Chávez Alonso (about 150 meters away); The Ex-Pious School or School of Christ (about 240 meters away); El Parian (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Aguascalientes Independence Heroes (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Benito Juárez (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aguascalientes.
Also see . . . Convention of Aguascalientes. (Submitted on February 17, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
2. The Morelos Theater Marker
The marker is towards the bottom right of the theater.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
3. A nearby 1989 marker for the 75th Anniversary of the Sovereign Revolutionary Convention
Note the presence of Carranza, Villa and Zapata on this bronze marker. All three would eventually be assassinated.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 11, 2019
4. The Sovereign Revolutionary Convention Plaza
Plaza de la Soberana Convencion Revolucionaria de Aguascalientes
10 de octubre de 1989
10 de octubre de 1989
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 17, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
