Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Gónzalo de Salazar

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

1. Gónzalo de Salazar Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo la casa del factor Gonzalo de Salazar
1525
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos

English translation:
Here was the house of the factor Gónzalo de Salazar
1525
Catalog of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments

Erected by Catálogo de la Inspección General de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1525.

Location. 19° 26.253′ N, 99° 7.976′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on República de Venezuela just west of Avenida República de Argentina, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: República de Venezuela 1119, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jail of the Inquisition (a few steps from this marker); Manuel Acuña (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Ex-Palace of the Inquisition (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor Pedro López (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Adelantados of New Galicia (within shouting distance of this marker); Ex-Customs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Juan de Dios Peza (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Juan de Dios Peza (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding Gónzalo de Salazar. A 'factor' in colonial-era New Spain was charged with collecting tribute and taxes and generally acting as an agent of the Crown in business dealings.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

2. Gónzalo de Salazar Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.