Magnificent Mile in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Benito Juárez

Benito Juarez Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, June 25, 2024

1. Benito Juarez Marker

Inscription. Benemérito de las Américas
Presidente de México, 1858 a 1872

Postuló que
“Entre los individuos como entre las naciones
el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz"

Benemeritus of the Americas
President of Mexico, 1858 to 1872

He declared that
"Among individuals as among nations,
respect for the rights of others is peace."

Gift of Mexico to the City of Chicago

Julián Martínez, sculptor

City of Chicago
Richard M. Daley, Mayor
Chicago Public Art Collection

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 41° 53.407′ N, 87° 37.495′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Magnificent Mile. Marker can be reached from North Michigan Avenue south of East Illinois Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the western end of the Plaza of the Americas, a few yards from a statue of Juárez, immediately north of the Wrigley Building and above Hubbard Street, which runs beneath the Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Benito Juárez (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Wings of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Jorge Marín (within shouting distance of this marker); World Famous Billy Goat Tavern & Grill (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named World Famous Billy Goat Tavern & Grill (within shouting distance of this marker); First Wheat Cargo (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine and Jean-Baptiste Point du Sable (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Brickhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Regarding Benito Juárez. The 1999 statue of Benito Juárez replaced a bust that Mexico's president had donated in 1977.

Also see . . . Chicagotlan: Benito Juárez Statue. (Submitted on June 27, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Benito Juárez marker and statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, June 25, 2024

2. Benito Juárez marker and statue

The Wrigley Building is in the background.

Benito Juárez Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, June 25, 2024

3. Benito Juárez Marker

This east-facing view shows the "Wings of Mexico" art installation in the Plaza of the Americas in the background; across the street is part of the Tribune Tower and far beyond that the NBC Tower.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.