Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
"Paris" Pharmacy
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
1. "Paris" Pharmacy Marker
Farmacia “Paris” S.A. de C.V. ®
60 años
1944-2004
Centro Historico Ciudad de Mexico
“Paris” Pharmacy
60 years
1944-2004
Historic Center of Mexico City
Erected 2004.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.
Location. 19° 25.716′ N, 99° 8.151′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is at the intersection of Mesones and Callejón Mesones, on the right when traveling west on Mesones. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Mesones 72, 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: Pulquería "La Risa" (a few steps from this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Melchor Ocampo (was about 120 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Antonio García Cubas (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding "Paris" Pharmacy. The Paris Pharmacy opened its first store on February 28, 1944 in downtown Mexico City. Since then it has remained open 365 days a year and now has multiple locations. There are multiple copies of this marker from 2004 on buildings that the Pharmacy Paris has used or owns in downtown Mexico City. The pharmacy continues in business to the present day (2018).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 12, 2018
2. "Paris" Pharmacy Marker
The marker is roughly at right of center, to the left of a wooden door on an older-style building.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
