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

House of Jaime Nunó

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. House of Jaime Nunó Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En este sitio estuvo la casa donde residió Don Jaime Nunó, en cuyo recinto compuso la música del Himno Nacional.
Año 1854.
Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales.

English translation:
On this site was the house where Jaime Nunó resided, in which he composed the music for Mexico’s National Anthem in 1854.
Office of Colonial Monuments.

Erected by Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Hispanic Americans • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 19° 25.909′ N, 99° 8.357′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Venustiano Carranza just east of Gante, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Venustiano Carranza 26, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Cockfighting Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ottoman Clock

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Teatro Colón (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); El Gallo de Oro (about 90 meters away); Cine Olimpia (about 120 meters away); Friar Pedro de Gante (about 120 meters away); Museum and Cultural Center “El Borceguí” (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

An additional House of Jaime Nunó Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. An additional House of Jaime Nunó Marker

This additional marker located higher up and over the entryway to the building includes some of the same information as the main marker, as well as including some musical notation of the first notes of the Mexican National Anthem. It reads:

1854
Jaime Nunó
En esta casa fue escrita la música del himno nacional mexicano.
Homenaje del Club Altrusa de Mexico, 1954

English translation:
1854
Jaime Nunó
In this house was written the music of the Mexican National Anthem.
Tribute from the Altrusa Club of Mexico, 1954

3. House of Jaime Nunó Marker

This image of the marker is probably from around the time of its original placement ca. 1955. The text of the actual marker is slightly different from this photo of the original (Courtesy Mediateca INAH).

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

4. House of Jaime Nunó Marker

The main marker is on the left of the house. The additional marker is to the right and over the entryway.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on January 24, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on October 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.