Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Master Diego Pedraza

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

1. Master Diego Pedraza Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aqui estuvo la casa de Maese Diego Pedraza
Primer Cirujano que hubo en la Ciudad
1525
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos

English translation:
Here was the house of Master Diego Pedraza
The First Surgeon in Mexico City
1525
Catalogue of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments

Erected by Catálogo de la Inspección General de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1525.

Location. 19° 26.208′ N, 99° 8.025′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is at the intersection of República de Cuba and República de Brasil, on the left when traveling west on República de Cuba. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle República de Cuba 99, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. House of Cristóbal de Oñate (a few steps from this marker); House of La Malinche and Juan Xaramillo

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ex-Customs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis González Obregón (within shouting distance of this marker); Bartolomé Gutiérrez (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Adelantados of New Galicia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juan de Dios Peza (about 90 meters away); Plaza and Portal of Santo Domingo (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

2. Master Diego Pedraza Marker

The marker is on the right side of the near corner of the building in this view, with Calle República de Cuba towards the right. The other sign above the marker is for the previous street name, Calle de Medinas, 1869-1928.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.