Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
El Palacio de Hierro
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018
1. El Palacio de Hierro Marker
El Palacio de Hierra, S.A. ha servido a la comunidad desde 1865
El Gobierno de la Ciudad de México conmemora con esta placa ese esfuerzo de 125 años
Ciudad de México, 1990
El Palacio de Hierro has served the community since 1865. The Government of Mexico City commemorates that effort of 125 years with this plaque.
Mexico City, 1990
Erected 1990 by Ciudad de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 19° 25.871′ N, 99° 8.021′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Avenida 20 de Noviembre just north of Calle Venustiano Carranza, on the left when traveling north. 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Diego Franco (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of San Bernardo (within shouting distance of this marker); Las Fábricas Universales (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Constitution of Cádiz (about 90 meters away); First Street with Public Lighting (about 120 meters away); House of the Count de la Torre de Cossio (about 120 meters away); Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México (about 120 meters away); Convent of San Bernardo (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Regarding El Palacio de Hierro. The Palacio de Hierro (Palace of Iron in English, due to the construction techniques used in this, their original store) is a Mexican clothing and department store franchise.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 11, 2018
2. El Palacio de Hierro and Marker
The marker is on the right side of the Palacio de Hierro building in this view, between the second and third large windows. A portion of the Metropolitan Cathedral can be seen in the distance to the north.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
