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Casa Frederick Catherwood

Yucatan · Mexico

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  1. 1Casa Frederick Catherwood

    Welcome to the historic center of Meh-ree-dah. We are standing before the elegant facade of Casa Frederick Catherwood, located prominently on Cah-yeh fifty-nine. …

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  2. 2The Meeting in London

    As you enter the first exhibition space, let us examine the brilliant origins of this historic expedition. The story truly begins across the Atlantic Ocean, in the bustling, fog-shrouded streets of London, in the highly pivotal…

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  3. 3Navigating the Jungle Labyrinth

    Move to the adjacent displays, which detail the sheer physical realities of their expedition. Upon arriving in the southeast of Mexico, Catherwood and Stephens did not find cleanly excavated, easily accessible archaeological…

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  4. 4The Monumental Publication

    Step into the beautifully lit main gallery space. The ultimate culmination of their grueling physical journey and intense artistic labor was the publication of a truly monumental book in the year eighteen forty four. …

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  5. 5The 25 Magnificent Lithographs

    We now arrive at the absolute focal point of the Casa Catherwood: the breathtaking display of the twenty five magnificent lithographs. Please, take your time as you slowly walk past these incredible, historically invaluable works…

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  6. 6Placer y Delirio & The Chocolate Museum

    When you have finally finished your deep scholarly examination of the spectacular gallery upstairs, I highly suggest you transition to the adjoining space next door. Here, you will find a delightful cafe named Placer y Delirio,…

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  7. 7The Tragic Voyage of the SS Arctic

    Let us return our focus to the final, sobering chapter of Frederick Catherwood's extraordinary life. The narrative takes a deeply tragic turn following the heartbreaking death of his brilliant partner and close friend, John Lloyd…

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  8. 8Casa Frederick Catherwood

    As we conclude our comprehensive, scholarly visit to Casa Frederick Catherwood, let us pause near the main exit to deeply reflect on the immense, enduring legacy of this truly remarkable individual. His profound contributions to…

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Casa Frederick Catherwood is a place in Yucatan · Mexico with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationYucatan · Mexico
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates21.0040, -89.6951
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