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

La Casa Boker

The Boker Building

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. La Casa Boker Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Porfirio Díaz inauguró la Casa Boker, edificio de gran belleza y complejidad arquitectónica, concebido por los arquitectos Theodore de Lemos, Auguste Cordes y Gonzalo Garita.
Ciudad de México

English translation:
Porfirio Díaz inaugurated the Casa Boker, a building of great beauty and architectural complexity, conceived by the architects Theodore de Lemos, Auguste Cordes and Gonzalo Garita.
Mexico City

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 19° 25.94′ N, 99° 8.206′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Avenida 16 de Septiembre just west of Calle Isabel la Católica, on the left when traveling west. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hotel de la Gran Sociedad (here, next to this marker); Manuel Murgías Bookstore

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital del Espíritu Santo (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Condes de Miravalle (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Motolinia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Portal del Coliseo (about 90 meters away); Palace of the Counts of San Mateo Valparaiso (about 90 meters away); House of José y Francisco Fagoaga y Villaurruña (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Mariano Galván (was about 90 meters away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. La Casa Boker Marker

The marker is to the left of this entrance to the Casa Boker on Avenida 16 de Septiembre.

La Casa Boker and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

3. La Casa Boker and Marker

The marker is on the left side (Avenida 16 de Septiembre) of the building in this view.

<i>Calle Espiritu Santo y la Ferretería Roberto Boker y Cia. </i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard published by J.G. Hatton, Mexico, D.F., circa 1920

4. Calle Espiritu Santo y la Ferretería Roberto Boker y Cia.

"Espiritu Santo Street and the Hardwarehouse of Roberto Boker and Co."

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on October 23, 2018.