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

Teatro Iturbide

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

1. Teatro Iturbide Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo el Teatro Iturbide, construido por Don Antonio Arbeu. 1856
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral. de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

English translation:
Here was the Iturbide Theater constructed by Antonio Arbeu in 1856.
Catalog of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments

Erected by Catálogo de la Inspección General de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 19° 26.196′ N, 99° 8.262′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Donceles just east of Allende, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cámara de Diputados (a few steps from this marker); Juan de Cervantes Casaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital del Divino Salvador (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Teatro de la Ciudad (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Guatemuz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Café de Tacuba (about 90 meters away); Siege against the Spanish (about 120 meters away); Location of Scenes from Spectre (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

An additional Teatro Iturbide Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

2. An additional Teatro Iturbide Marker

This additional marker is further east on Donceles. It reads:

Aquí estuvo el Teatro Iturbide hasta 1910 cuando se construyó este edificio para alojar a la Cámara de Diputados. Desde 1987 es sede del poder legislativo Distrito Federal.

English translation:
Here was the Teatro Iturbide until 1910 when this building was constructed for the House of Representatives. Since 1987 it is also the seat of legislative power in the Federal District (now Mexico City).

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018

3. Teatro Iturbide Marker

A view of the two markers on the southern face of the Cámara de Diputados, facing Donceles.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.