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

House of José de la Borda

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. House of José de la Borda Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En este edificio vivió don José de la Borda (1699-1778), que dedicó sus talentos a la minería. Se decía que de esta casa entraba y salía el hombre más rico de la Nueva España y del mundo entero.
Ciudad de México

English translation:
In this building lived José de la Borda (1699-1778), who dedicated his talents to the mining industry. It was said that from this house came and went the richest man in New Spain and the entire world.
Mexico City

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 19° 25.999′ N, 99° 8.3′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Calle Bolívar just south of Avenida Francisco I. Madero, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Bolívar 26, Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Museum and Cultural Center “El Borceguí” (within shouting distance of

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this marker); José de la Borda (within shouting distance of this marker); House of José de Borda (within shouting distance of this marker); Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The House of the Count of San Mateo Valparaiso (about 90 meters away); The Residence of Agustín Iturbide (about 90 meters away); High Water Mark of 1629 (about 90 meters away); Portal del Coliseo (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. House of José de la Borda Marker

The marker can be seen roughly in the middle of this view at street level, to the left of an "Oxxo" sign.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.