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
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.
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. It 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.
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: 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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Other markers no longer nearby. La Nueva Era (was approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Luis Rodríguez Alconedo (was approx. half a kilometer away but has been confirmed missing).
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 Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
