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

Hotel Gillow

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. Hotel Gillow Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

El Hotel Gillow, uno de los más antiguos de la ciudad, abrió sus puertas en 1876, lo reinauguró Porfirio Díaz en 1904, y en los treintas del siglo XX tuvo su última remodelación mayor.
Ciudad de México

English translation:
The Hotel Gillow, one of the oldest hotels in the city, opened its doors in 1876, was reopened by Porfirio Díaz in 1904, and in the thirties of the 20th century it had its last major remodeling.
Mexico City

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 19° 26.043′ N, 99° 8.174′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle Isabel la Católica just north of Avenida Francisco I. Madero, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Isabel la Católica 17, 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,

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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: Calle de las Carreras (within shouting distance of this marker); Dulcería de Celaya (within shouting distance of this marker); Café La Concordia (within shouting distance of this marker); El Gran Café La Concordia (within shouting distance of this marker); The Museum of the Estanquillo (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of the Professed or San José del Real (within shouting distance of this marker); La Droguería Plateros (within shouting distance of this marker); American Photo Supply (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Hotel Gillow and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. Hotel Gillow and Marker

The marker is to the right of the entrance to the Hotel Gillow.

<i>Hotel Gillow.</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard published by Latapi y Bert., circa 1920

3. Hotel Gillow.

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 400 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on October 23, 2018.