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

Plaza José María González Arratia

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

1. Plaza José María González Arratia Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Plaza José María González Arratia
Durante la época colonial, los terrenos que ahora ocupa funcionaban como cementerio para los religiosos del Convento Franciscano de Nuestra Señora de La Asunción. Tras ser fraccionados, fueron ocupados en 1883 por un mercado que se instaló en el marco de la primera exposición industrial, ganadera y comercial del Estado. El mercado funcionó hasta 1935, año en que lo destruyó un incendio. En su lugar fueron levantados el Mercado Hidalgo y el Cine Coliseo, que posteriormente fueron demolidos, hasta la construcción de la plaza actual en 1996. Actualmente es un espacio utilizado para presentar diversas actividades artísticas, artesanales y de exposiciones temporales.

English translation:
Plaza José María González Arratia
During colonial times, the grounds it now occupies functioned as a cemetery for the religious of the Franciscan Convent of Our Lady of the Assumption. After being subdivided, it was occupied in 1883 by a market that was installed within the framework of the state's first industrial, livestock and commercial exhibition.

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The market ran until 1935, when it was destroyed by a fire. Afterwards, the Hidalgo Market and the Colosseum Cinema were erected, which were subsequently demolished. The construction of the current square dates to 1996. Currently it is a space used to present various artistic, artisanal and temporary exhibition activities.

Erected by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Toluca.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 19° 17.418′ N, 99° 39.486′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is at the intersection of Avenida Miguel Hidalgo and Avenida 5 de Febrero, on the right when traveling west on Avenida Miguel Hidalgo. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Morelos Theater (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sanctuary of Santa María de Guadalupe (about 120 meters away); José María González Arratia (about 150 meters away); Leona Vicario (about 180 meters away); Los Portales de Toluca (about 180 meters away); Printing in Toluca (about 180 meters away); Ángel María Garibay K.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021

2. Plaza José María González Arratia Marker

The plaza is behind the marker is this view, with the cathedral further in the distance.

(about 180 meters away); Luis G. Coto (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.