Colonia Hervidero y Plancha in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Children's Wall
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022
1. The Children's Wall Marker
Aquí duermen los angelitos... hablad bajo no los despertéis
Durante el siglo XIX las condiciones de salud en la Ciudad de México no eran muy buenas: epidemias, falta de higiene y guerras fueron comunes hasta el período del porfiriato. Muchas de las víctimas mortales de estas situaciones fueron niñas y niños, o párvulos como se les llamaba en esa época. Este muro fue destinado para albergar sus restos. Los epitafios, los mensajes que tienen algunos nichos, son el reflejo del sentir de sus padres y madres. Te invitamos a leer estas líneas de recuerdo y amor.
The Children’s Wall
Here sleep the little angels... speak softly so as not to wake them
During the nineteenth century health conditions in Mexico City were not very good: epidemics, lack of hygiene and wars were common until the period of the Porfiriato. Many of the fatalities of these situations were girls and boys, or toddlers as they were called at that time. This wall was intended to house their remains. The epitaphs, the messages that some
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 19° 26.356′ N, 99° 8.877′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Hervidero y Plancha. Marker can be reached from Calle San Fernando, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: C San Fernando 17, Ciudad de México 06300, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Margarita Maza Parada (here, next to this marker); Anastacio Zerecero (here, next to this marker); Santiago Felipe Xiconténcatl (here, next to this marker); Mariano Otero (here, next to this marker); Francisco Zarco (here, next to this marker); José María Valdivieso (here, next to this marker); Margarita Maza de Juárez (a few steps from this marker); Juan C. Doria (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 24, 2022
2. The Children's Wall and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 36 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
