Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The First Printing Press in the Americas
La Primera Imprenta en América
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 31, 2015
1. The First Printing Press in the Americas Marker
Don Antonio de Mendoza
establecio aqui
en el año 1536
La Primera Imprenta
de America
los tipógrafos fueron
Esteban Martin
y
Juan Paoli.
Siendo Presidente
de la
Republica
El C. Venustiano Carranza.
El Ayuntamiento Provisional
de la Ciudad de Mexico
coloco esta lapida en 31 de diciembre
de 1917.
established here in 1536
The First Printing Press
in the Americas.
The printers were Esteban Martin and Juan Paoli.
President of the Republic
Venustiano Carranza
The Provisional City Government of the Ciudad de Mexico
placed this marker on December 31, 1917.
Erected 1917 by Ayuntamiento Provisional de la Ciudad de Mexico.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is December 31, 1917.
Location. 19° 26.014′ N, 99° 7.849′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. 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: Manuel Nicolás Carpancho (a few steps from this marker); Meeting of Juan Diego and Archbishop Zumárraga (within shouting distance of this marker); Baroque Entryway (within shouting distance of this marker); Death of Benito Juárez (within shouting distance of this marker); Ex Teresa Arte Actual (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Palacio de la Autonomía (within shouting distance of this marker); The Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 31, 2015
2. The First Printing Press in the Americas Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
