Colonia Villa Gustavo A. Madero in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Parish of the Natives
La Parroquia de los Indios
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
1. The Parish of the Natives Marker
Mas tarde en 1694 el 5 de marzo se le empezaron a agregar 13.00 Mts. mas, corriendo los gastos a cargo del Lic. Ventura de Medina y del Capitan Pedro Ruiz de Castañeda
Fue entonces cuando se le construyeron la portada sur y la portada poniente
Later on March 5, 1694 another 13.00 meters was added, with the expenses paid by Ventura de Medina and Captain Pedro Ruiz de Castañeda.
This southern entrance and the western entrance were built at that time.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1694.
Location. 19° 29.107′ N, 99° 6.942′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Villa Gustavo A. Madero. It can be reached from Calzada de Guadalupe close to Zumarraga. The marker is to the right of the entrance
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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 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Banner of Atotonilco and the Parish of the Natives (here, next to this marker); Chapel of the Well (within shouting distance of this marker); José María Morelos y Pavón Stopped to Pray Here (within shouting distance of this marker); The Virgin of Guadalupe and Juan Diego (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos (about 120 meters away); Tepeyac Chapel (about 120 meters away); The Pilgrim's Route (approx. 2.8 kilometers away); The Pulque Customs House (approx. 4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015
2. The Parish of the Natives Marker
The marker is to the right of the entrance.
Regarding The Parish of the Natives. The secondary marker above this main marker reads:
English: 1895-1945, Here the original image of Saint Mary of Guadalupe was venerated from March 25, 1695, when it was moved in order to demolish its temple. It was returned to its new sanctuary when the present temple was finished on April 30, 1709.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
