Escudo Nacional Mexicano - Chicago, IL
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N 41° 51.440 W 087° 39.686
16T E 445099 N 4634148
Obelisk topped by a golden eagle, located in a plaza in the heart of the Pilsen neighborhood.
Waymark Code: WMJXE1
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 01/11/2014
Views: 7
The plaza was designed to reflect the architecture of Mexico. The eagle was donated by the former Mayor of Mexico City, Oscar Espinoza Villarreal, in May 1997. The sponsor was the Chicago / Mexico City Sister City Committee.
"Escudo National Mexicano" means the Coat of Arms for Mexico. From wikipedia: "The coat of arms depicts a Mexican Golden Eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake. To the people of Tenochtitlan (the Aztec city upon which Mexico City was built) this would have strong religious connotations, but to the Europeans, it would come to symbolize the triumph of good over evil."
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Escudo Nacional Mexicano
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: May 1997
Materials used: concrete, bronze
Location: plaza at Loomis and 18th Street
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