Colonia Juárez in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Social Security Angel
El Ángel de la Seguridad Social
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
1. The Social Security Angel Marker
el 70 Aniversario de la creación del
Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Dr. José Antonio González Anaya
Director General
Dr. José Antonio González Anaya
General Director
Erected 2013 by Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.
Location. 19° 25.406′ N, 99° 10.435′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Juárez. It is on Burdeos 22. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06600, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Mansion at Paseo de la Reforma 483 (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Lion Entrance to Chapultepec Park (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Bridge of the Lions (approx. half a kilometer away);
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
2. The Social Security Angel Marker
The bronze statue is the work of Jorge Marín, 2013 (Small marker on the right side of the base).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
3. Vuelo Eterno artwork
This additional artwork is to the left of the IMSS building along Paseo de la Reforma. Vuelo Eterno (Eternal Flight by Leonardo Nierman, October 30, 2006) commemorates 50 years of social benefits from IMSS.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 1, 2015
4. The Mexican Social Security Building (IMSS).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 733 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 7, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
