Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Museum of the Estanquillo
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017
1. The Museum of the Estanquillo Marker
Above the marker are two separate signs for Avenida Francisco I. Madero.
Museo del Estanquillo.
Edificio La Esmeralda, construido en el
siglo XIX.
The Museum of the Estanquillo
The museum is housed in the “Esmeralda” Building, constructed in the 19th century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 19° 26.004′ N, 99° 8.172′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is at the intersection of Avenida Francisco I. Madero and Calle Isabel la Católica, on the right when traveling east on Avenida Francisco I. Madero. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Avenida Francisco I Madero 51, Ciudad de México 06090, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Café La Concordia (a few steps from this marker); La Droguería Plateros (a few steps from this marker); El Gran Café La Concordia (a few steps from this marker); Temple of the Professed or San José del Real (within shouting distance of this marker); House of the Condes de Miravalle (within
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Also see . . . Museum of the Estanquillo (in Spanish). In the 19th century, an 'estanquillo' was a type of corner store in Latin America that was well-stocked with small amounts of many items. This museum applies that same idea to the collection of art and cultural objects of Carlos Monsivais. The museum holds more than 20,000 items such as miniatures, dioramas, documents and toys. (Submitted on December 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 4, 2017
2. The Museum of the Estanquillo Marker
The marker is on the far corner of the building, above a person wearing a shirt with the number '85'. In the far distance down Avenida Madero is the Torre Latinoamericana skyscraper.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018
3. The Museum of the Estanquillo Marker
The marker is just to the left of the museum's entrance.
Photographed By Christine Strater, September 2, 2019
4. The Museum of the Estanquillo and Marker
circa 1913
5. México, Joyería, "La Esmeralda"
A joyería is a jewelry store in English.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on October 17, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on September 3, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on December 11, 2017.
