Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Printing in Toluca

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

1. Printing in Toluca Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

El primer impreso Toluqueño apareció el 18 de agosto de 1821, en la Imprenta Portátil del Ejército de las Tres Garantias. La primera imprenta de Toluca se estableció en este predio en 1830, y perteneció al Gobierno del Edo. de México.
Patrimonio Cultural 1977.

English translation:
The first printed materials from Toluca appeared on August 18, 1821, in the Portable Printing Press of the Army of the Three Guarantees. Toluca's first printing press was established on this site in 1830 and belonged to the government of the State of Mexico.
Cultural Heritage 1977.

Erected 1977 by Patrimonio Cultural.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is August 18, 1821.

Location. 19° 17.524′ N, 99° 39.486′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is at the intersection of Aquiles Serdán and Calle Nicolás Bravo Norte, on the right when traveling east on Aquiles Serdán. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toluca MEX 50000, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ángel María Garibay K. (a few steps from this marker); Luis G. Coto (within shouting distance of this marker); Leona Vicario (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Martyrs (within shouting distance of this marker); José María González Arratia (within shouting distance of this marker); Morelos Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Hidalgo in Toluca (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Founding of the State of Mexico (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

2. Printing in Toluca Marker

The marker can be seen behind this sculpture, entitled "El Juez" (The Judge) by Rodrigo de la Sierra, 2019.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

3. Printing in Toluca Marker

The marker is on the far left of the State of Mexico Judiciary building.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.