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

The Jockey Club

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. The Jockey Club Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En el año de 1881, el Jockey Club abrió aquí sus puertas, centro de reunión de los porfirianos eminentes.
Ciudad de México

English translation:
In the year 1881, the Jockey Club opened its doors here. It was a meeting place for eminent people during the Porfiriato period.
Mexico City

Erected by Ciudad de Mexico.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 19° 26.048′ N, 99° 8.417′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is at the intersection of Condesa and Avenida Francisco I. Madero, on the right when traveling north on Condesa. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: House of the Count of the Valley of Orizaba (here, next to this marker); Sebastián de Aparicio (a few steps from this marker); The Temple of San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Temple of San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); La Casa de los Azulejos (within shouting distance of this marker); The Expiatory Temple of San Felipe de Jesús (within shouting distance of this marker); Cinelandia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); El Monitor Republicano (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. The Jockey Club Marker

The marker can be seen on the left side of the near corner of the building, more commonly known as the House of Tiles (La Casa de los Azulejos).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 542 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.