Zona 2 in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America

Engineer Claudio Urrutia M.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2016

1. Engineer Claudio Urrutia M. Marker

Inscription.
Ingeniero
Claudio Urrutia M.
Valioso colaborador del
Ingeniero
Francisco Vela
y
Subdirector de la construccion
Mapa en relieve
Inicio 19 de abril de 1904
Inauguracion 29 de octubre 1905

Escudo de la Ciudad de Guatemala

English translation:
Engineer
Claudio Urrutia M.
Most valuable collaborator of
Engineer Francisco Vela
and Subdirector of the construction of the
Relief Map of Guatemala
Work initiated April 19, 1904
Inaugurated October 29, 1905

Seal of the City of Guatemala

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1904.

Location. 14° 39.647′ N, 90° 30.522′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Zona 2. It can be reached from Avenidad Simeon Cañas. The bust and marker are to the north of the Relief Map of Guatemala at the end of Avenida Simeon Cañas. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01002, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Engineer Francisco Vela (a few steps from this marker); Lieutenant Colonel and Engineer Francisco Vela (within shouting distance of this marker); General Francisco Morazán (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); First Autonomous University in Guatemala (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Jocotenango Park (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Yurrita House (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); The Mexican Fountain at El Cerrito del Carmen (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); First Council of the City of Guatemala (approx. 1.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.

Another marker is no longer nearby. José Martí (was approx. one kilometer away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2016

2. Engineer Claudio Urrutia M. Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2016

3. A view of the Relief Map of Guatemala from an observation deck.
The vertical scale of the map is exaggerated.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2016

4. Detail of the bust of Engineer Claudio Urrutia M.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 521 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.