Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
One of the Oldest Pulque Dispensaries
1. One of the Oldest Pulque Dispensaries Marker
This photo of the marker is courtesy of the Mediateca INAH. It was originally placed ca. 1955 at "1a Calle de 2a de Abril #7."
Siglo XVIII.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República
Here was one of the oldest dispensaries of pulque in Mexico.
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. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 19° 26.331′ N, 99° 8.505′ W. Marker was in Ciudad de México. It was in Centro Histórico. It was at the intersection of 2 de Abril and Calle Mina, on the left when traveling south on 2 de Abril. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Calle Mina 17, Ciudad de México 06300, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it was in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Aquiles Serdán (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ignacio López Rayón
this page online
Regarding One of the Oldest Pulque Dispensaries. Pulque is a fermented drink made from the agave cactus. It is a traditional alcoholic drink of Mesoamerica.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 23, 2022
2. One of the Oldest Pulque Dispensaries
The building has been partially restored recently.
circa 1900
3. One of the Oldest Pulque Dispensaries
This photo from the INAH Mediateca shows a 'pulquería' that was previously at the location. It was named "Waterloo Trafalgar".
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on June 24, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on April 9, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
