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Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
 

University Public Library

 
 
University Public Library Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021
1. University Public Library Marker
Inscription.  

Biblioteca Publica Universitaria
Instalada en este edificio por acuerdo del ciudadano Gral. Lazaro Cardenas
Gobernador del estado el 7 de enero del año de 1930

Siendo director de ella el Profr. Jesus Romero Flores
Morelia, Mich., 7 de enero de 1970

English translation
University Public Library
Installed in this building by agreement of the citizen General Lázaro Cárdenas, Governor of the state, on January 7, 1930, with Professor Jesús Romero Flores as director.
Morelia, Michoacán, January 7, 1970
 
Erected 1970.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicEducation. A significant historical date for this entry is January 7, 1930.
 
Location. 19° 42.193′ N, 101° 11.723′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is on Avenida Francisco I. Madero Poniente just west of El Nigromante, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in
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Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, 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: Public Library of Morelia (here, next to this marker); Dr. Manuel Martínez Solórzano (a few steps from this marker); Sorinne Font (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Ignacio Chávez (within shouting distance of this marker); Hidalgo in Morelia (within shouting distance of this marker); Natalio Vazquez Pallares (within shouting distance of this marker); El Colegio Primitivo y Nacional de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Matamoros Portal (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
 
University Public Library Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021
2. University Public Library Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance seen here.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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