Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Avenida Balderas 67
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019
1. Avenida Balderas 71 Marker
El 16 de Junio de 1909, el C. Presidente de la Republica, General Porfirio Diaz, colocó la primera piedra de este edificio.
On June 16, 1909, the Constitutional President of the Republic, General Porfirio Díaz, placed the first stone of this building.
Erected 1909.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1909.
Location. 19° 25.925′ N, 99° 8.883′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is at the intersection of Balderas and Avenida Morelos, on the left when traveling north on Balderas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Balderas 67, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Museum of Popular Art (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Monument to Morelos (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Assassination of Gustavo Madero and Adolfo Bassó (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); La Casa de Maternidad (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); José María Morelos y Pavón Imprisoned at La Ciudadela (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Miguel Constanzo's Tobacco Project (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Coronel Donato Guerra Orozco (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Hospicio de Pobres (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Other markers no longer nearby. La Nueva Era (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Luis Rodríguez Alconedo (was approx. 0.2 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Avenida Balderas 67. The building previously housed the Novedades Editores, S.A., a printing house known for its comic books and Spanish language printing of Marvel comics in Mexico. The building has been empty since around 2002.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 12, 2019
2. Avenida Balderas 67 Marker
The marker can be seen on the left of the near corner in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
