Mineral del Monte, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
House of the Count
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 10, 2020
1. House of the Count Marker
Fue construida por Don Pedro Romero de Terreros, Conde de Regla en el año de 1733, fecha plasmada en el arco de cantera del pórtico principal de líneas severas y sin méritos arquitectónicos, su valor reside esencialmente en sus antecedentes históricos.
Actualmente tiene el número 13 de la calle de Aldama, debe su popular nombre al de su propietario original y después de haberse heredado a sus descendientes, la propiedad ha pasado sucesivamente a varios particulares.
House of the Count
It was built by Don Pedro Romero de Terreros Count of Regla in the year of 1733 date marked on the quarry arch of the main portico, of severe lines and without architectural merits, its value resides essentially on its historic antecedents.
At present it has the number 13 on Aldama Street. It owes its popular name to its original owner and after inherited by his descendants. The property has passed on to various private owners.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.
Location.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico, specifically in the Sierra Madre, and in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, Mesoamerica, and 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: Emmanuel Methodist Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Formation of the National Miner's Union in 1934 (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of Our Lady of the Rosary (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sanctuary of Our Lord of Zelontla (about 150 meters away); Monument to Mexican Independence (about 150 meters away); Holy Cross Church (about 150 meters away); Museum of Labor Medicine "Nicolás Zavala" (about 240 meters away); First Worker Strike (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mineral del Monte.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 10, 2020
2. House of the Count and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 10, 2020
3. The Portico Inscription of the House of the Count
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
