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

Salón Madrid

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

1. Salón Madrid Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo el Salón Madrid.
Fue la cantina favorita de los estudiantes de la Antigua Escuela de Medicina.
(1896-2017)

English translation:
Here was the Salón Madrid.
This was the favorite bar for the students of the Old School of Medicine.
(1896-2017)

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.

Location. 19° 26.263′ N, 99° 8.047′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle Belisario Domínguez just west of República de Brasil, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Belisario Domínguez 77, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plaza and Portal of Santo Domingo (a few steps from this marker); Chapel of the Expiration (a few steps from this marker); The Beginning of the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (within shouting distance of this marker); A Memorial Site to Slavery and African Populations and Descendants (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Adelantados of New Galicia (within shouting distance of this marker); Palacio de Medicina (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of Santo Domingo (within shouting distance of this marker); Ex-Customs House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018

2. Salón Madrid Marker

The marker is partially hidden by a streetlamp in this view, to the right of three green doorways on the right. An old sign for the Salón Madrid can still be seen above the first doorway to the left, underneath the near arch.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.