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

Juan de Dios Peza

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2018

1. Juan de Dios Peza Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Al inspirado cantor del hogar
Juan de Dios Peza
quien nació en este lugar
Homenaje
de
El Buen Tono, S.A.
MCMXXVI

English translation:
To the inspired “singer of the home”
Juan de Dios Peza
who was born here in this place.
Tribute from El Buen Tono, S.A.
1926

Erected 1926 by El Buen Tono, S.A.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 19° 26.208′ N, 99° 7.969′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Luis González Obregón just west of Avenida República de Argentina, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Luis González Obregón 14, Ciudad de México 06300, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Juan de Dios Peza (here, next to this marker); Luis González Obregón (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Cristóbal de Oñate

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gónzalo de Salazar (about 90 meters away); Jail of the Inquisition (about 90 meters away); Ex-Customs House (about 90 meters away); Doctor Pedro López (about 90 meters away); The Murder of Joaquín Dongo (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding Juan de Dios Peza. Juan de Dios Peza (Ciudad de México June 29, 1852 - March 16, 1910) was a poet, diplomat, politician and writer. He was a member of the Mexican Academia de la Lengua (Academy of the Language). His most famous work, "Canto del Hogar" (Song of the Home), is referenced in the marker text.

Interestingly, the marker was put up by the cigarette company El Buen Tono, founded in 1894 by the Frenchman Ernesto Pugibet.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2018

2. Juan de Dios Peza Marker

The marker is high up and towards the middle of the building.

The Juan de Dios Peza Building is now the Hostel Amigo Suites image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 5, 2018

3. The Juan de Dios Peza Building is now the Hostel Amigo Suites

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.