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

House of the Marquis de Prado Alegre

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. House of the Marquis de Prado Alegre Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Esta fue la casa del Marqués de Prado Alegre edificada hacia el primer tercio del siglo XVIII.
1725.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República.

English translation:
This was the house of the Marquis de Prado Alegre, built in the first third of the 18th century.
1725.
Office of Monuments of the Colony and the Republic

Erected by Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1725.

Location. 19° 26.012′ N, 99° 8.229′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Francisco I. Madero just east of Calle de Motolinia. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Madero 39, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. High Water Mark of 1629 (a few steps from this marker); American Photo Supply (a few steps from this marker); Temple of the Professed or San José del Real

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(within shouting distance of this marker); House of José de Borda (within shouting distance of this marker); Dulcería de Celaya (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Museum of the Estanquillo (about 90 meters away); Café La Concordia (about 90 meters away); Hospital del Espíritu Santo (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding House of the Marquis de Prado Alegre. The 18th century house was made using the foundations of the temples of ancient Tenochtitlan. Its owner, the Marquis of Prado Alegre, was a nobleman protected by the Spanish crown. It currently functions as government offices and retail space. Translated from cdmxtravel.com

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. House of the Marquis de Prado Alegre Marker

The marker is to the right of what was once the main entrance to the house, near the WC sign seen here.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.