Colonia Peralvillo in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Pulque Customs House
1. The Pulque Customs House Marker
This photo of the marker is courtesy of the Mediateca INAH. It was originally placed ca. 1955.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República
Here was the Pulque Customs House, since 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.
Location. 19° 27.121′ N, 99° 7.872′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Peralvillo. It is on Avenida Peralvillo just north of Granada, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 Avenida Peralvillo, Ciudad de México 06200, 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: Tequipeuhcan (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Tecpan throughout time (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); José Guadalupe Posada (approx. half a kilometer away); Samuel Hahnemann (approx. half a
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Other markers no longer nearby. Ignacio Manuel Altamirano (was about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Santos Degollado (was about 150 meters away but has been confirmed missing); José Diego Fernández (was about 210 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Francisco Leyva (was about 210 meters away but has been confirmed missing); José María Iglesias (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Vicente Riva Palacio (was approx. 0.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding The Pulque Customs House. Pulque is a fermented drink made from the agave cactus. It is a traditional alcoholic drink of Mesoamerica. This marker notes the location of its taxation and distribution in Mexico City during the colonial period.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A photo of the marker if it still exists. • A photo of the previous location of the marker at 124 Peralvillo. • Can you help?
