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

Hotel de la Gran Sociedad

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017

1. Hotel de la Gran Sociedad Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo el Hotel de la Gran Sociedad en donde fué asesinado Don Juan de Dios Canedo 29 de marzo de 1850.

Catálogo de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

English translation:
Here was located the Hotel de la Gran Sociedad (Hotel of the Great Society), where Juan de Dios Canedo was assassinated on March 29, 1850.

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: Architecture • Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1850.

Location. 19° 25.939′ N, 99° 8.202′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle 16 de Septiembre just west of Calle Isabel la Católica, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: La Casa Boker (here, next to this marker); Manuel Murgías Bookstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital del Espíritu Santo (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Condes de Miravalle (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Motolinia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palace of the Counts of San Mateo Valparaiso (about 90 meters away); Portal del Coliseo (about 90 meters away); House of José y Francisco Fagoaga y Villaurruña (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mariano Galván (was about 90 meters away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017

2. Hotel de la Gran Sociedad Marker

The marker is to the right of the entryway in what is now known as the Casa Boker.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

3. Hotel de la Gran Sociedad Marker

The marker is on the right side of this entrance to the Edificio Boker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 933 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on October 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.