Hustling the Old Mexico Aside: Public Health and the Transportation of the Dead in Porfirian Mexico City, From 1887 to 1911

By Jonathan Weber. This presentation will explore how state officials implemented various transportation modes for corpses-the railroad, carriage, and electric tram-to illustrate that the capital city was indeed capable of order and progress.

Event Type:
Community - Lecture
Venue:
Latino Cultural Center
Dallas
Overall Range:
Started: 10/25/12
Ended:  10/25/12
Active Schedule:
(past event)
Social:
Telephone:
214-670-3320
Event Cost:
Free
Past Schedule:
Thu, Oct 25, 2012:
    7:00 pm