The downtown section of the city has many modern buildings and excellent shops. Street scene from the medical buildings of
the university. Tegucigalpa (its name comes from Indian words meaning "silver hills") was founded in the 16th century at the
foot of Mt. Picacho and is 3300 ft. Above sea level, 100 miles from the pacific ocean and 200 from the Atlantic. Until the
coming of the commercial airline activities in central America about 20 years ago, the capital [capitol] city was a very remote
place because of the lack of railroads and good traffic roads throughout the country. With the coming of the airplane, Tegucigalpa
has become a very active city as well as a very modern one. Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Central America.
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Title:
The downtown section of the city has many modern buildings and excellent shops. Street scene from the medical buildings of the university. Tegucigalpa (its name comes from Indian words meaning "silver hills") was founded in the 16th century at the foot of Mt. Picacho and is 3300 ft. Above sea level, 100 miles from the pacific ocean and 200 from the Atlantic. Until the coming of the commercial airline activities in central America about 20 years ago, the capital [capitol] city was a very remote place because of the lack of railroads and good traffic roads throughout the country. With the coming of the airplane, Tegucigalpa has become a very active city as well as a very modern one. Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Central America.Creator:
James C. SawdersCapitols
Cities and towns
People
City & town life
Buildings
Health & hygiene facilities
Health care facilities
Description:
The downtown section of the city has many modern buildings and excellent shops. Street scene from the medical buildings of the university. Tegucigalpa (its name comes from Indian words meaning "silver hills") was founded in the 16th century at the foot of Mt. Picacho and is 3300 ft. Above sea level, 100 miles from the pacific ocean and 200 from the Atlantic. Until the coming of the commercial airline activities in central America about 20 years ago, the capital [capitol] city was a very remote place because of the lack of railroads and good traffic roads throughout the country. With the coming of the airplane, Tegucigalpa has become a very active city as well as a very modern one. Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Central America.Publisher:
Keystone View CompanyContributor:
Gifford M. MastDate:
1950Type:
PhotographyFormat:
Keystone photo print 7.18 in. x 4.18 in.Identifier:
1996.0009.KU104561.SSLanguage:
engCoverage:
North and Central AmericaHonduras
Latitude: 15 00 N
Longitude: 086 30 W