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

Dulcería de Celaya

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. Dulcería de Celaya Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Dulcería de Celaya. La marquesina de esta tienda, fundada en 1874, es la más antigua que existe en la ciudad.
Ciudad de México

English translation:
Dulcería de Celaya.
(The Celaya Candy Store) The storefront of this store, founded in 1874, is the oldest that exists in the city.
Mexico City

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 19° 26.053′ N, 99° 8.204′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Avenida 5 de Mayo just east of Calle de Motolinia, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Avenida 5 de Mayo 39, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hotel Gillow (within shouting distance of this marker); American Photo Supply (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de las Carreras (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of the Professed or San José del Real

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(within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Marquis de Prado Alegre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Café La Concordia (about 90 meters away); El Gran Café La Concordia (about 90 meters away); High Water Mark of 1629 (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Regarding Dulcería de Celaya. This famous candy store was initially on Avenida Madero (Plateros) when it was first opened in 1874. When the Avenida 5 de Mayo was opened in 1900, the owners moved the famous storefront to this, its 'new' location.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. Dulcería de Celaya Marker

The marker is roughly in the center of this view, to the left of the 1874 storefront.

Dulcería de Celaya image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

3. Dulcería de Celaya

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.