Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Gertrudis Bocanegra Public Library
Es uno de los edificios más importantes en la historia religiosa y económica de Pátzcuaro. Inició su construcción en 1574. Durante la época virreinal se le agregó una bóveda de cañón de madera que aún se conserva. En 1936 el recinto fue expropiado para establecerse como biblioteca pública.
Teatro Emperador
Este espacio de estilo neobarroco formó parte del conjunto arquitectónico de la Orden de San Agustín. Fue Lázaro Cárdenas del Río quien rescató el espacio con fines públicos. Nombrado Emperador Caltzontzin en homena- je a los antiguos dirigentes del pueblo purepecha.
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Un discípulo de Diego Rivera creó un mural en el interior del recinto.
Gertrudis Bocanegra Public Library
This is one of the most important buildings in the religious and economic history of Pátzcuaro. It began its construction in 1574. During the viceregal era a wooden barrel vault roof was added to it that is still preserved. In 1936 the enclosure was expropriated to establish itself as a public library.
Emperor Theatre
This neo-Baroque style space was part of the architectural ensemble of the Order of St. Augustine. It was Lázaro Cárdenas del Río who rescued the space for public purposes. It is named for Emperor Caltzontzin in homenaje to the former leaders of the Purépecha people.
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A disciple of Diego Rivera created a mural inside the enclosure.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1574.
Location. 19° 30.998′ N, 101° 36.513′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. Marker is at the intersection of Padre Lloreda and Portal de Lerdo, on the right when traveling west on Padre Lloreda. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Panamerican Indigenous Congress and Theatre Inauguration (here, next to this marker); Gertrudis Bocanegra de Lazo de la Vega (within shouting distance of this marker); Basilica de la Salud (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Palacio Huitzimengari / Casa de las Artesanías (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); City Hall / Plaza Vasco de Quiroga (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Don Vasco de Quiroga and La Virgen de la Salud (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Basilica de María Inmaculada de la Salud (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pátzcuaro.
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