Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
House of Juan Engel
Aqui estuvo la casa de
Juan Engel
uno de los primeros fundidores de la Nueva España.
Siglo XVI.
Here was the house of
Juan Engel
one of the first metal smelters of New Spain.
16th century.
Erected by Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales y de la República.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 19° 26.106′ N, 99° 7.989′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Calle la República de Guatemala, on the right when traveling west. This marker is on the street directly north of the Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ignacio Luis Vallarta (a few steps from this marker); Ignacio L. Vallarta (a few steps from this marker); Cuauhtémoc's Last Message (within shouting distance of this marker); José Mariano Beristain y Souza (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juan Ignacio María de Castorena y Ursua (about 90 meters away); Cristóbal Vargas Valades (about 90 meters away); Gabriel Yermo (about 90 meters away); The Murder of Joaquín Dongo (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding House of Juan Engel. Juan Engel, also possibly known as Johann Eschel or Juan Alemán, was one of the first to bring improved smelting methods to New Spain, working particularly in the silver mines in Zacatecas. He was probably of German descent and was brought from Sevilla. He and other metal workers are mentioned in "La savia del Imperio. Tres estudios de economía colonial" by Julio Sánchez Gómez, Guillermo Claudio Mira Delli-Zotti, Rafael Dobado, 2002.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 530 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on February 26, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.