![Residents of Durango, Mexico know the Regional Museum of Durango as "El Aguacate," (The Avocado), in reference to a tree in the museum's garden. Quarry stone covers the facade of the beautiful building, which dates from the second half of the 19th century.](/photos/8665-n-durangostone-p-residents-durango-mexico-know-the-regional-museum-of-d-large.jpg?1258349119 "Residents of Durango, Mexico know the Regional Museum of Durango as "El Aguacate," (The Avocado), in reference to a tree")
Residents of Durango, Mexico know the Regional Museum of Durango as "El Aguacate," (The Avocado), in reference to a tree in the museum's garden. Quarry stone covers the facade of the beautiful building, which dates from the second half of the 19th century.
© Jeffrey R. Bacon, 2009
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