Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Captain Julian Diaz House
Casa de Julian Diaz
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 29, 2015
1. Captain Julian Diaz House Marker
Este edificio se construyó a expensas del Capitán D. Julian Diaz de la Peña, bajo la dirección del genial Queretano Ignacio Mariano de las Casas. La primera piedra se colocó el 4 de Mayo de 1731 y se terminó la obra el año de 1748. Querétaro, Octubre 1951.
Comisión Local de Turismo.
English translation:
This building was built with funds from Captain Julian Diaz, under the direction of the master builder of Querétaro, Ignacio Mariano de las Casas. The first stone was laid on May 4, 1731 and the work was finished in 1748. Querétaro, October 1951. Local Tourism Commission.
Erected 1951 by Comisión Local de Turismo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Man-Made Features. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1731.
Location. 20° 35.468′ N, 100° 23.617′ W. Marker is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It is on Allende Sur, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Church and Former Convent of San Agustín (within shouting distance of this marker); The House of the Marquesa (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fountain of Neptune (about 90 meters away);
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 29, 2015
2. Captain Julian Diaz House Marker
The marker is to the right of the first window to the right of the entrance door. The building now houses the Querétaro Museum of Art (Museo de Arte de Querétaro).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
