Pino Suarez will be celebrating its 155th anniversary today. When the Mercado Municipal opened in 1899 its name was “Manuel Romero Rubio.” It was so named in honor of the then Minister of Government and father of President Porfirio Díaz.
However its name was changed to its current one on February 14, 1915. The current name is in honor of José María Pino Suárez, the vice president of México in 1913 when he was killed along with President Francisco I. Madero.
The Mercado has had a rocky history, but current plans call for a major remodel and updating of the facility. The final plans are said to be about 90% complete and that construction could begin within the next couple of months.
Fernando Izquierdo Canizales, head of the tenants association, said that in celebration of the market’s anniversary music and dance will be provided to customers between 10:00 am and noon today.
He added that the corner of Melchor Ocampo and Aquiles Serdan would be closed to accommodate the festivities
(from Noroeste)
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