Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018
1. Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México Marker
Edificio Art Noveau en el que estuvo El Centro Mercantil. Conserva su candiles originales, elevadores y el gran vitral Tiffany, uno de los más grandes del mundo.
The Gran Hotel of Mexico City.
This Art Noveau building is on the location of the previous Mercantile Center. It still retains its original lamps, elevators and its large Tiffany stained glass, one of the largest in the world.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 19° 25.922′ N, 99° 8.068′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is at the intersection of Avenida 16 de Septiembre and Calle 5 de Febrero, on the right when traveling west on Avenida 16 de Septiembre. 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. El Centro Mercantil (a few steps from this marker); The Constitution of Cádiz (a few steps from this marker); Las Fábricas Universales
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Regarding Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México. The Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México was featured in both License to Kill (1989) and Spectre (2015) in the James Bond series.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018
2. An additional inscription on the Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México
This additional inscription is to the right of the featured marker. Although very old, its message is rather mundane. It reads:
El Combento Rl de San Augustin cuyo es este portal tiene executoria del superior gobierno desta Nueva España para q no ce pueda poner caxon esta esquina Año de 1673.
English translation:
The Convent of Saint Augustine notes that it has ownership of this corridor through the graces of the highest powers of this New Spain and that building on this corner is not allowed. 1673.
The Convent of Saint Augustine notes that it has ownership of this corridor through the graces of the highest powers of this New Spain and that building on this corner is not allowed. 1673.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 22, 2022
3. Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018
4. Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México and Marker
The marker is on the left-most column in this view of the hotel.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on June 6, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on October 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
