Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Casa de la Escalera Chueca
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
1. Casa de la Escalera Chueca Marker
El nombre de esta casa corresponde a la singular forma de la escalera. Data del siglo XVIII, en 1738 la casa era propiedad de Juan José Velázquez y Bárbara de Orobio, posteriormente pasó a manos de Domingo de Mendieta. Entre la lista de antiguos propietarios se encuentra el Ilustre filántropo Francisco María de Iturbe y Anciola.
Su construcción se cimienta en torno a dos patios casi cuadrados, con materiales de la región como adobe, madera, cantera y teja, sumando el hierro y para los pisos losetas de barro.
En la primera Mitad del siglo XX pernoctó en ella, en múltiples ocasiones, el general Francisco J. Múgica, Gobernador de los estados de Tabasco, Michoacán y Baja California Sur, además de constituyente de 1917.
House of the Crooked Staircase
The name of this house corresponds to the unique shape of the staircase. Dating from the eighteenth century, in 1738 the house was owned by Juan José Velázquez and Bárbara de Orobio, then later passed into the hands of Domingo de Mendieta. Among the list of former owners is the illustrious philanthropist Francisco María de Iturbe y Anciola.
Its construction is based around two almost square patios, with materials from the region such as adobe, wood, quarried stone and tile, not to mention iron and clay tiles for the floors.
In the first half of the twentieth century, General Francisco J. Múgica, Governor of the states of Tabasco, Michoacán and Baja California Sur, as well as a constituent of 1917, stayed overnight here on multiple occasions.
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Location. 19° 30.77′ N, 101° 36.534′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It is at the intersection of Ponce de León and Dr. Coss, on the right when traveling east on Ponce de León. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, 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 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: La Casa del Naranjo (a few steps from this marker); Vasco de Quiroga (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gertrudis Bocanegra (about 90 meters away); Execution of Gertrudis Bocanegra (about 120 meters away); Ex Convent of Santa Catarina (House of the Eleven Courtyards) (about 120 meters away);
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
2. Casa de la Escalera Chueca Marker
Unfortunately the house is now privately owned and it was not possible to see its staircase during this visit.
Also see . . . Francisco José Múgica. (Submitted on November 15, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
