German built weaving machine

n the late 1900s, free trade agreements brought many changes to the Mexican textile industry. Cotton imports began flooding the market and domestic production was greatly impacted. As a result, on March 11th, 1991 the steam whistle signaling the start and end of each shift at La Aurora sounded for the last time.

Baby Jesus Dolls

February 3rd 2017
We are enjoying our new home...it's far from any shops or restaurants, but quiet and spacious. I miss the view from our rooftop patio, but not the neighborhood noise. The walk to school has been steep, but very pretty and quiet. Today was sadly my last day of class...I've really enjoyed this school and my fellow students have been very interesting! This week, Bill and I visited La Fabrica (a f ... read more

North America » Mexico » Guanajuato » San Miguel de Allende

The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more

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