Centro Cívico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
Mario Méndez Montenegro
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 13, 2016
1. Mario Méndez Montenegro Marker
El honorable Concejo Municipal
de Guatemala
el 13 de junio de 1978, acordó designar
con el nombre de Avenida
Mario Mendez Montenegro
a la Sexta Avenida en las Zonas Uno, Cuatro y Nueve
como reconocimiento a su visión progresista
capacidad y responsabilidad al servicio del
vecindario de este municipio durante
su periodo como alcalde en los años 1946, 47 y 48.
Guatemala, 30 de noviembre de 1980
The honorable Municipal Council of Guatemala
on June 13, 1978, designated Sixth Avenue with the name of Avenue
Mario Méndez Montenegro
in the city’s Zones One, Four and Nine
as a recognition of his progressive vision,
ability and responsability, in the service of
the people of this municipality during
his time as mayor during 1946-1948.
Guatemala, November 30, 1980
Erected 1980 by Municipalidad de Guatemala.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1978.
Location. 14° 37.669′
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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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mobile Military Police (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guatemalan Military Museum (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Guatemalan Peace Accords (about 120 meters away); 50th Anniversary of the Guatemalan Social Security Institute (about 180 meters away); Juan José Arévalo Bermejo (about 210 meters away); Mural of the Guatemalan Nationality (about 240 meters away); Bicentennial of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Crédito Hipotecario Nacional (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Municipal Headquarters of Guatemala City (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 13, 2016
2. Mario Méndez Montenegro Marker
3. Mario Méndez Montenegro marker dedication in 1980
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2014
4. Mario Méndez Montenegro's grave
His grave can be seen near the entrance to Guatemala City's General Cemetery.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2016
5. Nearby marker commemorating the relationship between Italy and Guatemala
Il 18 giugno 1961 essendo sindaco de la citta' di Guatemala il Dr. Luis Fernando Galich ambasciatore d' Italia Folco Aloisi de Larderel. Presidente del centro de azione latina Guido Zerilli Marimo e' stato inaugurato questo monumento
English translation:
June 18, 1961 the Mayor of Guatemala City Dr. Luis Fernando Galich and the Ambassador of Italy Folco Aloisi de Larderel, and the President of the Latin Action Center Guido Zerilli Marimo inaugurated this monument
English translation:
June 18, 1961 the Mayor of Guatemala City Dr. Luis Fernando Galich and the Ambassador of Italy Folco Aloisi de Larderel, and the President of the Latin Action Center Guido Zerilli Marimo inaugurated this monument
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2016
6. Nearby marker, Roman column and statue of Romulus and Remus dedicated to Guatemala and Italy.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 5, 2016
7. From Eternal Rome to Immortal Guatemala...
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 16, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
