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

Cine Olimpia

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

1. Cine Olimpia Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo el cine Olimpia, que fue inaugurado por Álvaro Obregón, y en el que se estrenó la primera película sonora, El cantor de jazz.
1928.
Ciudad de México

English translation:
Here was the Olimpia Cinema, which was inaugurated by President Álvaro Obregón, and where the first motion picture with sound, The Jazz Singer, was presented in Mexico.
1928.
Mexico City

Erected by Ciudad de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 19° 25.958′ N, 99° 8.408′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. Marker is on Avenida 16 de Septiembre just west of Gante, on the left when traveling west. 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. Friar Pedro de Gante (within shouting distance of this marker); Holy Trinity Methodist Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct

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line); House of Jaime Nunó (about 120 meters away); Cinelandia (about 120 meters away); The Expiatory Temple of San Felipe de Jesús (about 120 meters away); The Temple of San Francisco (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named The Temple of San Francisco (about 150 meters away); Sebastián de Aparicio (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018

2. Cine Olimpia Marker

The marker can be seen to the left on the building, below a blue "WC" sign. The upper floors of the building give a hint to its history as a theater.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.