El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Mining Museum
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
1. Mining Museum Marker
Este museo se fundó en el conjunto arquitectónico de una mina en desuso que se encuentra al sur de la ciudad y data del siglo XIX. En su interior, a través de fotografías, documentos, maquinaria, minerales y herramienta, se muestra el proceso de desarrollo minero que se vivió en este encantador poblado.
En el conjunto arquitectónico se aprecian los espacios que ocupó la administración, la tesorería y el almacén, todos ellos se comunican entre sí a través de pasillos. El estilo de construcción es similar al de las edificaciones pertenecientes al auge minero: techo a dos aguas y uso madera y lámina como principales materiales constructivos.
El estilo arquitectónico de la mayor parte de las edificaciones históricas de El Oro es art nouveau; situación que lo distingue del de la mayoría de las poblaciones mexiquenses. La influencia europea que recibió el municipio tiene una estrecha relación con el auge minero que se vivió en el siglo XIX y con la presencia de un importante número de británicos que llegó a este lugar en 1825, con el objetivo de explotar la riqueza mineral descubierta
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Mining Museum
This museum was founded in the architectural ensemble of a disused mine located south of the city dating from the XIXth century. Inside, through photographs, documents, machinery, minerals and tools, the process of mining development that took place in this charming town is shown.
In the architectural complex the spaces that occupied the administration, the treasury and the warehouse are displayed; all of them communicate with each other through corridors. The construction style is similar to that of the buildings belonging to the mining boom: gable roofs, wood and sheet as the main construction materials used.
The architectural style of most of the historic buildings of El Oro, are Art Nouveau a situation that distinguishes it from most villages in the State of Mexico. The European influence that the town received has a close relationship with the mining boom that took place in the XIXth century and the presence of a significant number of Britons who came to this place in 1825, with the aim of exploiting the mineral wealth discovered by the Jesuits around 1787.
Erected by Gobierno del Estado de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
2. Mining Museum Marker English text
Unfortunately the marker includes the word "mining" as "miing."
Location. 19° 47.721′ N, 100° 7.767′ W. Marker is in El Oro de Hidalgo, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State). Marker is at the intersection of Tiro Norte and San Rafael, on the left when traveling east on Tiro Norte. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: El Oro de Hidalgo MEX 50600, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Chapel in Real de El Oro (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Vicarage of El Oro (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Abraham Angel (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza in El Oro (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); El Oro Town Plaza (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); El Oro Mexico (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Bicentennial Tree (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Revolutionary and Labor Movement in El Oro (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Oro de Hidalgo.
Additional keywords. placa histórica
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 16, 2021
3. Mining Museum Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
