One hundred years of history, one hundred years of celebrations: General Prim
In Mexico, which was going through one of the most interesting periods in its history, the Porfirian era, where progress and tension went hand in hand, there was a large house dedicated to celebration. It was a space that sought to pay tribute to encounters, where social, political, and cultural life mingled amid stained glass windows and long after-dinner conversations.
General Prim was built in 1905 by engineer Don Alberto Robles Gil, a key figure in modern Mexico who was involved in the management of public works, designed roads and tram lines, and actively participated in the modernization of the capital during the Porfiriato. He also opened the doors of his home to memorable parties and meetings where the country's future was discussed. In those same rooms where Mexico's destiny was woven, today unions are celebrated that look to the future without losing sight of the history that precedes them.
Alberto Robles Gil y Tolsá.
General Prim, 1905
At Proyectos Públicos, we don't just seek to glorify the past: we seek to celebrate from within the tradition itself. The spirit of the festivities lives on, transformed but just as powerful, in every celebration that takes place within these walls.
The truth is that Mexico City has become one of the most popular destinations for this type of celebration. Why? Because here, history, architecture, gastronomy, and a cosmopolitan vibe that cannot be found anywhere else coexist. It is a city that embraces the public and the private, the monumental and the intimate.
Martín Rocha, event planner at Proyectos Públicos
Celebrating in a place with history means caring for what it represents. Spaces are not neutral; they have memory, layers, and identity. Every celebration that takes place in our venues stems from that awareness: reinterpreting without stripping away, celebrating without erasing the history and culture that have shaped them. Just as the stairs of General Prim witnessed one of the most defining eras of modern Mexico, amid dances, conversations, and agreements, our venues continue to accompany new forms of gathering.
For more information about our celebrations in our venues, follow us on Instagram: @celebraciones__
