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

Miguel Constanzo's Tobacco Project

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019

1. Miguel Constanzo's Tobacco Project Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Este edificio se construyó para el estanco de tabacos según proyecto de Miguel Constanzo a fines del siglo XVIII.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República.

English translation:
This building was constructed for the licensed sale of tobacco according to Miguel Constanzo's project at the end of the 18th century.
Office of Monuments of the Colony and the Republic

Erected by Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales y de la República.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features.

Location. 19° 25.765′ N, 99° 8.969′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker can be reached from Emilio Donde just east of Enrico Martínez, on the right 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. José María Morelos y Pavón Imprisoned at La Ciudadela (here, next to this marker); Assassination of Gustavo Madero and Adolfo Bassó

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(a few steps from this marker); Monument to Morelos (within shouting distance of this marker); Coronel Donato Guerra Orozco (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Avenida Balderas 67 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Museum of Popular Art (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Andrés Quintana Roo (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Julián Villagrán (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019

2. Miguel Constanzo's Tobacco Project Marker

The marker can be seen here to the right of the northern entrance to the Ciudadela (The Citadel).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.