Exploring Mercado de Jamaica

Chapter 1

The water highways of Tenochtitlan

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Chapter 2

The modern market of 1957

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Chapter 3

The 24-hour flower kingdom

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Chapter 4

Piñatas, marigolds, and seasonal magic

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Master of Exploring Mercado de Jamaica

Ch 2 · The modern market of 1957

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bolita The grand opening of September 1957

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bolita The legendary architects behind the design

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Fun Fact

Architectural marvels: The market's concrete roofs were designed by Félix Candela, a pioneer famous for creating incredibly thin, ultra-strong concrete shell structures.

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Glossary

market (noun)
A public place where people gather to buy and sell provisions and other goods. This landmark trading hub opened in September 1957 to relocate flower vendors from La Viga.

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Quiz

How many large hangar-like halls, or 'naves,' make up the Mercado de Jamaica building?

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Gossip

What is the best market feature?

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Quiz

Which other famous neighboring market was built during the same 1950s modernization project?

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Quiz

Approximately how many square meters of land does the Mercado de Jamaica cover?

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Quiz

How many original merchants, or 'locatarios,' moved into the new Mercado de Jamaica in 1957?

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Quiz

Which Mexican President officially inaugurated the Mercado de Jamaica?

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The opening of Mercado de Jamaica was timed to coincide with the feast of which patron saint?

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Which famous Spanish-Mexican architect, known for concrete shell designs, helped design the Mercado de Jamaica?

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In which year was the modern covered building of the Mercado de Jamaica officially inaugurated?

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