Tercero in Ponce in Municipio de Ponce, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
El Leon Sabio
[The Wise Lion]
Este leon maduro, representa el antiguo esplendor de la ciudad de Ponce. La señorial ciudad de Ponce fue reconocida en y fuera de Puerto Rico por su desarrollo economico, por su esplendor en las artes, la arquitectura, la medicina, el deporte, por ser baluarte de la agricultura y el comercio de la isla.
Su puianza fue detenida, sin embargo, el ponceño tenia dentro de si, los conocimientos y el reto de la reconquista. Este leon sabio fue custodio de la esparanza y es representativo de todos los ponceños que ayudaron a foriar esta ciudad a lo largo de estos trescientos años.
This wise lion represents the ancient splendor of the City of Ponce. The stately City of Ponce was recognized both in and out of Puerto Rico for its economic development, for its splendor in the arts, architecture, medicine, sports, for being a bastion of agriculture and commerce on the island.
His punch was stopped, however, the Ponceño was within himself, the knowledge and the challenge of the reconquest. The wise lion was the custodian of hope and is representative of all the Ponceños
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Erected 1992 by Municipio de Ponce, Hon. Rafael Cordero Santiago, Alcalde.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 18° 0.744′ N, 66° 36.465′ W. Marker is in Ponce in Municipio de Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is in Tercero. Marker is at the intersection of Bulevar Miguel A. Pou and Calle Isabel-Muñoz Rivera, on the right when traveling east on Bulevar Miguel A. Pou. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bulevar Miguel A Pou 2, Ponce PR 00730, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Luis Muñoz Marin (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose Marti (within shouting distance of this marker); Simon Bolivar (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan Pablo Duarte (within shouting distance of this marker); Monumento a los Veteranos (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hon. Luis A. Ferre Aguayo (about 300 feet away); La Escuela Libre de Musica Juan Morell Campos (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Willie Vincéns Tous (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ponce.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
