Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico — The Northeast (North America)

Epigmenio R. Melo

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 24, 2019

1. Epigmenio R. Melo Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta casa nacio y fallecio el Lic. Epigmenio R. Melo
1836-1899
Maestro, organista, poeta y compositor. Fundador de la primera orquesta en 1866 con 26 musicos, cubriendo eventos sociales y temporadas de opera durant mas de 24 años, en esta ciudad.
R. Ayuntamiento de Monterrey
2003-2006

English translation:
In this house Epigmenio R. Melo was born and died (1836-1899). He was a teacher, organist, poet and composer. Founder of the first orchestra in 1866 with 26 musicians, covering social events and opera seasons for more than 24 years in this city.
Monterrey City Council
2003-2006

Erected by R. Ayuntamiento 2003-2006.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 25° 40.027′ N, 100° 18.419′ W. Marker is in Monterrey, Nuevo León. Marker is on Calle Padre Mier just west of Francisco Javier Mina, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Padre Mier 925, Monterrey NLE 64000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eugenio Castillón and Venustiano Carranza (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Eagles (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juan José Hinojosa (about 150 meters away); Retreat Position of the Mexican Army (about 180 meters away); The Monterrey Casino (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ampudia's Headquarters and Powder Storage (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pope John Paul II's Monterrey Visit (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Commerce Beacon (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterrey.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 24, 2019

2. Epigmenio R. Melo Marker

The marker is on the small yellow house to the left in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.