Zona Centro in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Jorge Matute Remus
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 11, 2024
1. Jorge Matute Remus Marker
Telefonos de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Hace un reconocimiento al ing.
Jorge Matute Remus
Por el desplazamiento del edificio de la central Juarez, efectuado del 24 al 28 de octubre de 1950, sin interrumpir el servicio telefónico a los usuarios, ni las labores del personal del inmueble; y lo felicita por su valiosa aportación técnica, social, y urbana a Guadalajara, asi como a la ingenieria mexicana.
Guadalajara, Jal., 24 de octubre de 1993
Dirección de operación telefónica sur
Subdirección occidente
Telefonos de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Recognizes Engineer Jorge Matute Remus
For the relocation of the Juárez Central Building, carried out from October 24 to 28, 1950, without interrupting telephone service to users or the work of the building’s staff. Telmex congratulates him for his valuable technical, social, and urban contribution to Guadalajara, as well as to Mexican engineering.
Guadalajara, Jalisco, October 24, 1993
Southern Telephone Operations Management
Western Subdirectorate
Telmex
Erected
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1950.
Location. 20° 40.509′ N, 103° 21.036′ W. Marker is in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Avenida Juárez. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Av Juárez 506, Guadalajara JAL 44100, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, 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: The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); La Calle Real de Guadalajara (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Plaza of the Constitution (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Episcopal Palace and City Council (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jalisco State Government Headquarters (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Calle de la Soledad (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The New Cathedral of Guadalajara (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Rotunda of Jalisco’s Illustrious (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guadalajara.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 11, 2024
2. Jorge Matute Remus
A statue of Jorge Matute Remus moving the Telmex building next to the historical marker. This historic engineering feat moved the building 40 feet while operators continued to work inside without service interruption.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
