Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
The San José Garden
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, September 28, 2021
1. The San José Garden Marker
The marker has been replaced.
Jardín de San José
El jardín en desnivel al frente del templo de San José es un ejemplo del desarrollo arquitectónico de la zona, influenciado por los estatus políticos y sociales registrados en el siglo XIX; del México independiente. La división del jardín en parterres remata hacia el centro con una fuente elaborada en cantera rosa siendo su brocal rematado, en su parte superior por un especie de collar con sus estrías hacia el interior. El surtidor que se ubica al centro es conformado por una superposición de elementos vegetales, que sorportan un plato que es rematado por una piña de la cual brota el agua. Colocada en 1849, y cuya función era abastecer de agua a los pobladores de la zona. Otra característica por resaltar en este lugar son las bancas elaboradas en cantería de toba volcánica, de la misma naturaleza que los sillares y cornisas del templo al igual que la fuente en el centro. En la actualidad la fuente tiene una función ornamental, que aunado su entorno arbolado, genera una atmósfera refrescante.
San Jose Garden
The uneven garden in front of the San José
this page online
Erected by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Morelia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 19° 42.33′ N, 101° 11.332′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. Marker is on Plan de Ayala just west of Abraham
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
2. The San José Garden Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temple of San José (a few steps from this marker); Foundation of Morelia (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of the Advisor Terán (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Del Carmen Square (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); General Santos Degollado (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Temple of the Cross (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Plaza de la República (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Del Carmen Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
3. The San José Garden Marker
The marker is to the left of the main entrance to the church. To the right is another marker, but unfortunately too vandalized to be easily readable.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
4. Detail of the tower of the San José Church
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
5. A view of the San José Garden, including the fountain mentioned in the marker text
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
6. The southern side of the San José Church
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 27, 2019
7. The San José Church facade
The featured marker is farther to the left, out of view.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 23, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
