Archivo: Image from page 328 of "Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years" (1911)

Descripción: Identifier: mexicohistoryofi00wrig Title: Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years Year: 1911 (1910s) Authors: Wright, Marie Robinson, 1866-1914 Subjects: Publisher: Philadelphia, G. Barrie & sons [etc., etc.] View Book Page: Book Viewer About This Book: Catalog Entry View All Images: All Images From Book Click here to view book online to see this illustration in context in a browseable online version of this book. Text Appearing Before Image: ttracted wide-spread attention. There isa Scientific and IndustrialLiterary Institute in whichare prosecuted the studiesnecessary for the occupa-tions of assaying, topo-graphic, hydrographic, andmining engineering. Thereis also a practical miningschool belonging to the Fed-eral Government where allpractical training in miningexploitation under profes-sors of Metallurgy is ac-quired. Pachuca has splendidarchitecture and some oldpalaces and churches form an interesting spectacle of the city. It is considered one of the most prosperouscities in the republic, in proportion to its population, and its rich metal districtsmake it noted as one of the most celebrated mining centres of the world. The churches, La Parroquia, San Francisco and San Juan de Dios are notablefor their solid masonry and size. A beautiful theatre, a literary institute ofhigher education and good charitable institutions are among the more notablebuildings. Private academies flourish and a Prostestant church built by the Text Appearing After Image: STATUE OF HIDALGO. 320 MEXICO English-speaking colony help to make this city picturesque and interesting, withits admixture of ancient and modern architecture. During the month of September, when the Mexicans were celebratingtheir Centennial of Independence, this capital was foremost in its enthusiasm. Note About Images Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.
Título: Image from page 328 of "Mexico, a history of its progress and development in one hundred years" (1911)
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