Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Jalisco State Government Headquarters
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018
1. Jalisco State Government Headquarters Marker
El recinto del Poder Ejecutivo Estatal es rico en historia: data del siglo XVII, Hidalgo abolió la esclavitud tras sus muros y Juárez casi fue asesinado en sus pasillos; asimismo, el arte de José Clemente Orozco se refleja en los murales “El Circo Político” y “Las Fuerzas Tenebrosas”.
Jalisco State Government Headquarters
Dating back to the 17th century, this state government headquarters is rich in history: Hidalgo abolished slavery within its walls and Juárez came close to being murdered in its corridors. This building also features the murals by José Clemente Orozco “El Circo Político” (The Political Circus) and “Las Fuerzas Tenebrosas” (Dark Forces.)
Erected by Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Government & Politics.
Location. 20° 40.556′ N, 103° 20.791′ W. Marker is in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It is at the intersection of Avenida Ramón Corona and Calle Pedro Moreno, on the right when traveling north on Avenida
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Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, 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: La Calle Real de Guadalajara (a few steps from this marker); Plaza of the Constitution (within shouting distance of this marker); The French Hotel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The New Cathedral of Guadalajara (about 150 meters away); Calle de la Soledad (about 150 meters away); The Street of Royal Tobacco Shops (about 180 meters away); Miguel Hidalgo’s Edict Against Slavery (about 180 meters away); Monument to Hidalgo (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guadalajara.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, April 6, 2018
2. Jalisco State Government Headquarters and Marker
The marker is at the building's right corner in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
