Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
UAEM Main Building
Toluca y su alrededores
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
1. UAEM Main Building Marker
Se ubica en el centro histórico de Toluca de Lerdo. Ocupa un bello edificio de estilo neoclásico que data de 1736, construido para funcionar como casa de Recogimiento de Beatas del Carmelo, pero no funcionó como tal y por ello en él se establecieron dos escuelas para Niñas Educandas: una para mestizas y otra para criollas y peninsulares.
En 1828 este inmueble se convirtió en sede del Instituto Literario, que estuvo dirigido y vigilado por fray José de Jesús Villa Padierna y por José Maria González Arratia. Las cátedras que inicialmente se establecieron fueron las de derecho natural y de gentes, dibujo, matemáticas, religión, francés y gramática.
El estudio de las enseñanzas y prácticas religiosas se detuvo en 1867, dando prioridad al estudio de las ciencias sociales y jurídicas. En 1886 cambió de nombre por el de Instituto Científico y Literario del Estado de México. Finalmente, en 1956 se fundó la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México y el edificio es ahora la sede de la Rectoría de la Universidad, del Museo de Historia Natural Manuel M. Villada, del Observatorio
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UAEM Main Building
It is located in the historic center of Toluca de Lerdo. It occupies a beautiful neoclassical building dating from 1736, built to operate as home for the Recogimiento de Beatas del Carmelo, but it did not work as such, so two schools for girls were established: one for the mixed raced girls and one for the creole and penisular girls.
In 1828 this property became the seat of the Literary Institute, which was directed and supervised by Fray José de Jesús Villa Padierna and José María González Arratia. The professorships that were initially established were of natural law and people law, drawing, math, religion, French and grammar.
The study of teachings and religious practices stopped in 1867, giving priority to the study of social and legal sciences. In 1886 it changed its name into Literary and Scientific Institute of the State of Mexico. Finally, in 1956 the University of the State of Mexico was founded and the building is now the headquarters of the Dean of the University, the Museum of Natural History Manuel M. Villada, the Meteorological Observatory, the Lecture
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
2. UAEM Main Building Marker English text
Erected by Gobierno del Estado de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Civil Rights • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.
Location. 19° 17.128′ N, 99° 39.171′ W. Marker is in Toluca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). It is at the intersection of Ignacio López Rayón and Valentín Gómez Farias, on the left when traveling north on Ignacio López Rayón. 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: University Autonomy in Toluca (within shouting distance of this marker); Ignacio Manuel Altamirano (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); First PRI Headquarters (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Los Portales de Toluca (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Sanctuary of Santa María de Guadalupe (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Juan B. Garza (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Botica Moderna Sucesores (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); First Civil Registry in Toluca (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 15, 2021
3. UAEM Main Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
