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

Museum and Cultural Center “El Borceguí”

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. Museum and Cultural Center “El Borceguí” Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Museo y Centro Cultural “El Borceguí”.
Este inmueble del siglo XX aloja una de las zapaterías más antiguas de la ciudad y el Museo del Calzado.

English translation:
Museum and Cultural Center “El Borceguí”.
This 20th century building houses one of the oldest shoe stores in Mexico City and also the Shoe Museum.

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

Location. 19° 25.982′ N, 99° 8.31′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Calle Bolívar just south of Avenida Francisco I. Madero, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Bolívar 27, 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 José de la Borda (within shouting distance of this marker); José de la Borda (within shouting distance of this marker); Teatro Colón (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The House of the Count of San Mateo Valparaiso (about 90 meters away); House of José de Borda (about 90 meters away); Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada (about 90 meters away); The Residence of Agustín Iturbide (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. Teatro Principal (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Museum and Cultural Center “El Borceguí” and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. Museum and Cultural Center “El Borceguí” and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.