Fuente de Petróleos, Oil industry monument at Reforma Avenue intersection, Mexico City, Mexico
Fuente de Petróleos is a monument at the intersection of Paseo de la Reforma and Anillo Periférico that honors Mexico's petroleum industry. It features sculptures and water elements representing oil production.
The monument was built in 1952 to commemorate Mexico's oil nationalization in 1938 under President Lázaro Cárdenas. This event marked a key moment in the country's economic independence.
The sculptures depict Mexican oil workers and their role in the country's petroleum industry. The figures capture the daily labor and pride of this profession.
The monument is located at a major intersection and is easily accessible by various bus routes and nearby metro stations. Visitors can view and photograph the sculptures and water features from street level.
Four significant dates are engraved on the western side of the monument, marking both Mexican independence and petroleum industry milestones. These inscriptions connect national and industrial history at a single location.
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