Centro histórico de Morelia , Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
"Galeana" Portal
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 2, 2022
1. "Galeana" Portal Marker
(De la Nevería)
El origen de los portales se remonta al seguimiento que los constructores del siglo XVI dieron a las recomendaciones expresadas en las ordenanzas expedidas por Felipe II con respecto al trazado de las ciudades en Hispanoamérica. Una de las cuales mencionaba que "toda la plaza a la redonda y las cuatro calles principales que de ella salen, tengan portales, porque son de mucha comodidad para los tratantes que aquí suelen concurrir..."
Los portales conforman un conjunto de espacios semipúblicos, donde se localiza como se dispuso desde la época virreinal, el comercio para comodidad de los vendedores y compradores. A pesar de que en el transcurso del tiempo la actividad comercial se fue repartiendo en las diferentes plazas de los barrios, los portales han mantenido su jerarquía como contenedores de importantes edificaciones del centro histórico. Anteriormente a este portal se le denomino de la nevería; actualmente ostenta el nombre del insurgente Hermenegildo Galeana, agricultor originario del estado de Guerrero, quien se unió a Morelos en 1810 y luchó por la independencia de México, muriendo en combate por la causa en 1814.
Este portal esta conformado por cinco edificaciones patrimoniales construidas durante el siglo XVIII cuyos usos originales fueron de casas habitación, varias de ellas con adecuaciones de corte neoclásico del siglo XIX.
"Galeana" Portal
(Former The Ice Cream Parlor Portal)
The origin of the portal goes back to the follow-up that 16th century builders gave to the recommendations expressed in The Ordinances ("Las Odenanzas") issued by Phillip II with respect to the outline of cities in Hispanic America, one of which mentioned that "the entire square and all the surroundings, and the four main streets emerging from it, should have portals, because they are of much comfort for the dealers who usually concur here..."
The portals conform ensemble an ensemble of semipublic spaces, which are the location, as provided since Vice- Regal times, for trade for the comfort of sellers and buyers. Despite the fact that, in the course of time, the trade activity began to be distributed among the different neighborhood squares, the portals have kept their hierarchy as containers of important buildings of Historical Center.
Previously, this portal was called of the Ice cream parlor, at present it bears the name of the insurgent Hermenegildo Galeana, an agriculturist an who was born in the state of Guerrero, who joined Morelos in 1810 an fought for the Independence of Mexico, and died in combat for the cause in 1814.
This portal is conformed by five patrimonial buildings constructed during the 18th century, whose original uses were those of residences several of them with adaptations of Neo-Classical of the 19th century.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 19° 42.183′ N, 101° 11.59′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Centro histórico de Morelia. It is at the intersection of Portal Hidalgo and Ignacio Zaragoza, on the right when traveling west on Portal Hidalgo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Portal Hidalgo 229, Morelia MIC 58000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, 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: José Guadalupe Salto (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza of the Martyrs and Founding of Morelia (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bisencio Varrocio Escallola
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 2, 2022
2. "Galeana" Portal and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 705 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
