Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)

The Men's Teaching Institute of Antigua

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2016

1. The Men's Teaching Institute of Antigua Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta casa se establecio por primera vez
el Instituto Normal para Varones de Antigua G.
Homenaje de:
La Legion de Santiago de los Caballeros
en su I centenario. 9 de septiembre de 1974

English translation:
In this house was established for the first time
the Men’s Teaching Institute of Antigua Guatemala
Tribute from:
La Legion de Santiago de los Caballeros
(The Legion of the Knights of Saint James)
on its 100th anniversary. September 9, 1974

Erected 1974 by la Legión de Santiago de los Caballeros.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1974.

Location. 14° 33.819′ N, 90° 44.177′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. Marker is on 7a Avenida just south of Calle El Chajón, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: #69 7a Avenida, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Dramatic Academy of Antigua (within shouting distance of this marker); Anne Frank Children's Human Rights Memorial

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Isabella I of Castile (about 120 meters away); Sebastián de Arévalo (about 150 meters away); Mariano Navarrete (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Mariano Navarrete (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Friar Bartolomé de las Casas (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Workers Night School of Antigua Guatemala (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.

An additional marker from 1977 on the 100th anniversary of the Guatemala Public Works Agency image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2016

2. An additional marker from 1977 on the 100th anniversary of the Guatemala Public Works Agency

Homenaje de los trabajadores, personal técnico y administrativo a la Direccion General de Obras Publicas, en su primer centenario
1,877 – 1,977
Comité de Festejos
Pro-Centenario
Guatemala 17 de octubre de 1,977

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 8, 2016

3. The Men's Teaching Institute of Antigua Marker

The markers are to the left of the vehicle entryway. The building is currently used as a Council of Development regional headquarters.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.