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

Salón Peter Gay

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. Salón Peter Gay Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En esta esquina estuvo el Salón Peter Gay, famosa cantina-bar a la que acudían políticos, militares y periodistas a principios del siglo XX.
Ciudad de México

English translation:
On this corner was the Salón Peter Gay, the famous cantina-bar for politicians, military leaders and journalists at the beginning of the 20th century.
Mexico City

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Military.

Location. 19° 25.987′ N, 99° 8.053′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Francisco I. Madero just east of Calle de la Palma, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Café del Cazador (here, next to this marker); Mexico Protests of 1968 (a few steps from this marker); Samir Flores Soberanes

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Cuauhtémoc (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruins of an Aztec Pyramid (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monument to Enrico Martínez (about 90 meters away); The Main Chapels of the Cathedral of Mexico City (about 120 meters away); Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding Salón Peter Gay. Peter Gay was a fiftyish man with a tendency to obesity who tended bar for the clients of the Porfirian society. His "salon" was a small space, with not much more room besides that needed for the bar. Peter Gay's bar was famous in the city, stocked with the bottles of all known liquors. Gay spoke two or three languages and always had on his head a red fez with a black silk tassel. Translated from www.cdmx200lugares.com

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. Salón Peter Gay Marker

The marker can be seen on the near corner of the building, to the left of the arch.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.