Ciudad Colonial in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Hispaniola, Greater Antilles, West Indies)
Spanish Refugees of 1939
Los Españoles Refugiados del Año 1939
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 16, 2016
1. Spanish Refugees of 1939 Marker
A los intelectuales y artistas españoles refugiados del año 1939 y a los dominicanos que los acogieron
La comisión dominicana permanente para la celebración del V centenario del descubrimiento y evangelización de America dedica la presente tarja en este sitio, donde solian reunirse, como testimonio de reconocimiento a sus valiosos aportes a la cultura nacional
12 de octubre de 1987
To the Spanish intellectuals and artists that came here as refugees in 1939 and the Dominicans that embraced them.
The Dominican Commission for the Celebration of the 5th Century of the Discovery and Evangelization of the Americas dedicates this memorial in this site where the Spanish met up, as a testimony recognizing their valuable contributions to the national culture.
October 12, 1987
Erected 1987.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 18° 28.384′ N, 69° 53.19′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Padre Billini (within shouting distance of this marker); Emiliano Tejera (within shouting distance of this marker); Salomé Ureña de Henríquez (within shouting distance of this marker); José Gabriel García (within shouting distance of this marker); Luisa Ozema Pellerano de Henríquez (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Manuel Aurelio Tavarez Justo (about 120 meters away); House and Museum El Beaterio (about 150 meters away); General Pedro Santana (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad Colonial.
Regarding Spanish Refugees of 1939. Some 4,000 refugees of the Spanish Civil War were taken in by the Dominican Republic in the late 1930s.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 16, 2016
2. Spanish Refugees of 1939 Marker
The marker is outside of the La Cafetera restaurant.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
