Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
La Casa de Maternidad
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton
1. La Casa de Maternidad Marker
This photo of the marker is courtesy of the Mediateca INAH. It was originally placed ca. 1955.
1867.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República
Here was "The Maternity House" founded by Archduchess Carlota Amalia.
1867.
Office of Monuments of the Colony and the Republic
Erected by Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 19° 26.059′ N, 99° 8.759′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Revillagigedo just south of Avenida Juárez, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Revillagigedo 11, 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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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hospicio de Pobres (within shouting distance of this marker); Museum of Popular Art (within shouting distance of this marker); The Juárez Hemicycle (about 210 meters away); The Convent of San Diego and the Inquisition (about 240 meters away); First Mass Arrest of Gays in Mexico (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Angel Albino Corzo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jesús Terán (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Avenida Balderas 67 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Other markers no longer nearby. Luis Rodríguez Alconedo (was about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Temple of Corpus Christi (was about 210 meters away but has been confirmed missing); La Nueva Era (was about 240 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding La Casa de Maternidad. The Archduchess Carlota Amalia mentioned on the marker was the Empress of Mexico, wife of the Emperor and Archduke Maximiliano of Hapsburg. The Archduke was executed by Mexican Republican forces
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 22, 2022
2. La Casa de Maternidad Marker
The previous location of the marker, Revillagigedo 11, is now taken up by a hotel and other offices.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 31, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on June 1, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
