Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Las Fábricas Universales
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 22, 2022
1. Las Fábricas Universales Marker
“La casa de novedades más elegante de México”
Edificado en 1909 en la esquina de San Bernardo y Monterilla (Hoy V. Carranza y 5 de Febrero), el Gran Almacén de Novedades, bautizado como "Las Fabricas Universales” fue fundado por el Industrial y negociante francés Alexandre Reynaud (1840-1913), oriundo de Valle de Barcelonnette (Alpes de Alta Provenza, Francia).
El proyecto original, del arquitecto parisino Eugène Ewald (1850-1924) emparentado con la familia Gassier-Reynaud, fue realizado por el Ingeniero mexicano Miguel Angel de Quevedo (1859-1946).
El edificio, de estilo "Art Nouveau", es original. Las cerámicas de la fachada fueron importadas de la Casa "Gentil & Bourdet", Boulogne-Billancourt, en Paris.
Este lugar histórico forma parte del patrimonio arquitectónico del Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México, vinculado con los Empresarios Barcelonnettes en México (1850-1950).
La presente Placa fue inaugurada por los descendientes de las familias Gassier – Reynaud al 31 de Octubre 2016.
Edifié en 1909 à l'angle
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Dessiné par l'architecte parisien Eugène Ewald (1850-1924) lié à la famille Gassier-Reynaud, sa construction a été confiée à l'ingénieur mexicain Miguel Angel de Quevedo (1859-1946).
L'Edifice de style "Art Nouveau" est d'origine. Le décor de céramiques de la façade provient de la Maison "Gentil & Bourdet", Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris.
Il est l'un des fleurons du patrimoine architectural du centre historique de la ville de Mexico, lié à l'épopée des entrepreneurs Barcelonnettes installés au Mexique (1850- 1950).
Cette plaque a été apposée par les descendants des familles Gassier-Reynaud le 31 Octobre 2016.
The Universal Factories
"The most elegant house of novelties in Mexico"
Built in 1909 on the corner of San Bernardo and Monterilla (today V. Carranza and February 5), the Grand Store of Novelties, baptized as "The Universal Factories" was founded by the French industrialist and businessman Alexandre Reynaud (1840-1913), a native of Valle de Barcelonnette (Alpes de Haute-Provence,
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 22, 2022
2. Las Fábricas Universales and Marker
The marker is on the left side of the main entrance to the building.
The original project, by the Parisian architect Eugène Ewald (1850-1924) related to the Gassier-Reynaud family, was carried out by the Mexican engineer Miguel Angel de Quevedo (1859-1946).
The building, in the "Art Nouveau" style, is original. The ceramics on the façade were imported from the House "Gentil & Bourdet", Boulogne-Billancourt, in Paris.
This historic place is part of the architectural heritage of the Historic Center of Mexico City, linked to the Barcelonnettes Entrepreneurs in Mexico (1850-1950).
This marker was inaugurated by the descendants of the Gassier – Reynaud families on October 31, 2016.
Erected 2016 by Descendientes de las familias Gassier – Reynaud.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 1909.
Location. 19° 25.861′ N, 99° 8.067′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is at the intersection of 5 de Febrero and Venustiano Carranza, on the left when traveling south on 5 de Febrero. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Temple of San Bernardo (within shouting distance of this marker); Diego Franco (within shouting distance of this marker); El Palacio de Hierro (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); House of the Count de la Torre de Cossio (about 90 meters away); First Street with Public Lighting (about 90 meters away); The Constitution of Cádiz (about 90 meters away); Alexander von Humboldt (about 90 meters away); Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 351 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
