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

First Cockfighting Plaza

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton

1. First Cockfighting Plaza Marker

This photo of the marker is courtesy of the Mediateca INAH. It was originally placed ca. 1955 at "2° Calle de Bolivar N° 37 y 39."

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo la primera Plaza de Gallos que hubo en la Ciudad.
1736.
Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República

English translation:
Here was the first Cockfighting Plaza that existed in the City.
1736.
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: Animals • Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.

Location. 19° 25.89′ N, 99° 8.324′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Bolivar just south of Carranza, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bolivar 37-39, 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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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: El Gallo de Oro (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ottoman Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Jaime Nunó (within shouting distance of this marker); Teatro Colón (within shouting distance of this marker); Factor Antonio de la Cadena (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of José y Francisco Fagoaga y Villaurruña (about 120 meters away); Portal del Coliseo (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Golden Rooster Bar (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 4 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 10, 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 or near today's 37-39 Bolivar. • Can you help?