Puebla, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Railroad Museum
Museo de Los Ferrocarriles
Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril Central Mexicano, erigida por el ex presidente Benito Juárez el 15 de Septiembre de 1869. En el año de 1988 se creó el museo que desde entonces se dedica al rescate, conservación, estudio y difusión del patrimonío ferroviario, desempeña diversas actividades culturales, recreatívas, académicas y educativas. Cuenta con un importante número de objetos de carácter histórico ferrocarrilero; piezas que no solo formaron parte del equipo rodante, sino de la vida cotidiana en oficinas, talleres y patios de la ya desaparecida empresa ferrocarrilera. Actualmente, el Museo adquirió el estatus de Centro Nacional para la Preservación del Patrimonío Cultural Ferrocarrilero.
Pie de dibujo: Fototeca Lorenzo Becerril, A.C.
English:
The Railroad Museum
The old Estación del Ferrocarril Central Mexicano (Mexican Central Railway Station) was inaugurated by former Mexican President Benito Juárez on September 15, 1869. The museum was established in 1988 with the aim of rescuing, conserving studying and promoting railway heritage; it also carries out cultuโal, recreational, academic and educational activities. It has an important number of objects with great historical value, which were not only part of the rolling stock, but of everyday life in offices, workshops and rail yards of the extinct railway company. Today, the Museum has acquired the status of Centro Nacional para la Preservación del Patrimonio Cultural Ferrocarrilero (National Center for the Conservation of Cultural Railway Heritage).
Caption: Fototeca Lorenzo Becerril, A.C.
Erected by Gobierno Municipal de Puebla.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1869.
Location. 19° 3.18′ N, 98° 12.225′ W. Marker is in Puebla. Marker is on Calle 11 Norte just south of Avenida 14 Poniente, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Puebla 72090, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. National Railroads of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroads in the Mexican Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Engine 601 (within shouting distance of this marker); A National Railroad Network (within shouting distance of this marker); Nationalization of the Railroads of Mexico - 1937 (within shouting distance of this marker); Steam Locomotive NM-601 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railway Stations of Puebla (within shouting distance of this marker); Mail Car NM 2555 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Puebla.
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