Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)

Doña Maria Gordillo de Duran

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2015

1. Doña Maria Gordillo de Duran Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Homenaje al primer centenario del nacimiento de Doña Maria Gordillo de Duran Precursora del arte popular de la dulceria antigueña y a su sucesora: Doña Maria Cristina de Duran Mantenedora de esta tradición guatemalteca La Antigua Guatemala, 31 de agosto
1894 – 1994

English translation:
Tribute in the first century since the birth of Mrs. Maria Gordillo de Duran, the founder of the popular art form of Antigua’s traditional sweets and to her successor: Mrs. Maria Cristina de Duran, who maintains this Guatemalan tradition.
La Antigua Guatemala, August 31
1894 – 1994

Erected 1994.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 14° 33.438′ N, 90° 43.887′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. It is at the intersection of 4a Calle Oriente and 2a Avenida Norte, on the left when traveling east on 4a Calle Oriente. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

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

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: Dr. Manuel Avalos y Porras (within shouting distance of this marker); Friar Ignacio Barnoya (within shouting distance of this marker); Santiago Hospital and Francisco Marroquín (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Luis Cardoza y Aragón (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Oscar Asensio del Valle (about 90 meters away); Notable Burials at the Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (about 120 meters away); The 100th Anniversary of the Olimpia Leal Normal Institute for Ladies (about 150 meters away); The Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2015

2. Doña Maria Gordillo de Duran Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,555 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.