The Marieta Kiosk, located in Chapultepec Park, is one of Mexico City's iconic structures, full of history and symbolism. Built in 1921 during the presidency of Álvaro Obregón, this kiosk reflects the Art Deco style that was beginning to influence Mexican architecture. Its design was inspired by the architecture of the 1920s and 1930s, linked to the style that predominated at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris in 1925. This kiosk represents one of the first manifestations of Art Deco in Mexico and, over time, has become a symbol of the capital's culture.
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Originally, its function was decorative and it served as a meeting point on Chapultepec's Lago Mayor, overlooking the famous forest. Its wrought iron design is a testament to the mix of European aesthetics and local needs, making it distinctive in the city's architectural landscape. However, a month ago, the kiosk underwent a change as it was transformed into the new branch of the beloved Nevería Roxy.
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Roxy not only honors the architectural legacy of the kiosk, but also evokes a nostalgia for bygone eras in a space that blends history and modernity. Known for its tradition of offering milkshakes, ice cream and desserts, this ice cream parlor dates back to the 1940s and has been a meeting point for several generations in Mexico City. Founded in 1946 by Carlos Gallardo in La Condesa, Nevería Roxy was born with the spirit of a soda fountain and has been characterized by its traditional milkshakes and handmade snow. Over the decades, it has become an emblematic place to go for dessert, a kind of refuge for those of us who live in the busy city and are looking for a warm embrace to the heart.
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Roxy's importance lies not only in its delicious ice cream and ice cream, but also in how it has established itself as a symbol of the city's daily life, a place where generations have found solace and respite from their busy lives. Its relevance transcends beyond food; it is a place that is part of Mexico City's cultural identity.
The Kiosco Marieta continues to be a place of cultural importance in Chapultepec, not only as an example of early twentieth century architecture in Mexico, but also as a space that connects new generations with the past. Both, in a way, are a testimony of the continuity of life in the city, maintaining its relevance as part of the collective memory.
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