Puebla, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Oriental Bank Building
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017
1. The Oriental Bank Building Marker
Banco Oriental
Fue construido durante la primera década del siglo XX para albergar al “Banco Oriental de México”, llegando a ser la quinta institución en importancia del país gracias a sus operaciones comerciales y a la emisión de sus propios billetes, situación que duraría hasta 1916.
Es obra del arquitecto Alfredo Giles y del ingeniero Carlos Bello y Acedo quienes utlizaron una novedosa estructura de acero, el edificio tiene un estilo arquitectóníco ecléctico.
Posteriormente, funcionó como "Banco de México", "Cámara Textil", "Palacio de Gobierno del Estado" y "Tesorería del Ayuntamiento". Después de ser restaurado en 1906, fue destinado como "Edificio de Protocolos del Gobierno del Estado".
English:
The Oriental Bank Building
It was built during the first decade of the 20th century to house the "Banco Oriental de México", becoming the fifth most important institution in the country thanks to its commercial operations and issuing of its own bills, a situation that would last until 1916.
It is the work of architect Alfredo Giles and of engineer Carlos Bello y Acedo who used a new kind of steel structure; the building has an eclectic architectural style.
The building later served as "Banco de México", "Cámara Textil", "State Government Palace and "Town Council
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Erected by Gobierno Municipal de Puebla.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 19° 2.629′ N, 98° 11.82′ W. Marker is in Puebla. It is on Avenida 2 Sur just south of Avenida 2 Oriente, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Puebla 72000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Portal of the Audience (a few steps from this marker); Portal Hidalgo (a few steps from this marker); Granting the Coat of Arms to the City of Angels (1538) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Municipal Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Main Square and Fountain of San Miguel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Plaza de la Democracia (about 150 meters away); The Oath to Independence in the City of Puebla... (about 150 meters away); First Speech by Francisco Madero in Puebla (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Puebla.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2017
2. The Oriental Bank Building Marker
The marker is somewhat difficult to see in this view, along the left side of the Oriental Bank Building. It is just to the left of a street sign. The other marker ("Portal Hidalgo") visible in this view is to the far left, mounted to a column of the Portal.
3. Banco Oriental, Puebla, Mexico
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on January 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
