La Villita in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Commemorating
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 2, 2015
1. Commemorating Marker
The 20th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signing ceremony which occurred in this place on October 7, 1992 between the countries of Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America.
From left to right (standing)
Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari, US President George H.W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
From left to right (seated)
Mexican Secretary of Commerce and Industrial Development Jaime Serra Puche, United States Trade Representative Carla Hills, Canadian Minister of International Trade Michael Wilson
Donated by Bexar County Commissioners Court on October 7, 2012, to commemorate the Signing Ceremony which took place during the Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolff΄s City of San Antonio Mayoral tenure.
Bexar County Commissioners Court
October 2012
List of Bexar County Officials
Photo credit: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #41 George H.W. Bush series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1873.
Location. 29° 25.207′ N, 98° 29.318′ W. Marker is in San Antonio
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Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The German-English School Buildings (a few steps from this marker); The Fairmount Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Caile House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dolores Alderete House (within shouting distance of this marker); El Quartel (El Cuartel) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. John's Lutheran Church (about 400 feet away); John W. Smith (about 400 feet away); Cirilus Gissi House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 2, 2015
2. Commemorating Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
