Fototeca Nacional, Photo library in Pachuca, Mexico.
The Fototeca Nacional occupies a restored Franciscan convent building featuring climate-controlled vaults that preserve 850,000 photographs and negatives from Mexican history.
The Mexican government purchased the Casasola Archive in 1975 and established the Fototeca Nacional in 1976 to protect this collection of images from the Mexican Revolution period.
The archive contains photographs from over 500 photographers documenting Mexican society, urban development, political events, and daily life spanning more than 170 years.
Visitors can access the digital catalog containing 43 percent of the collection through automated consultation stations from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Eight specialized vaults maintain the photographic materials at precisely 18 degrees Celsius with 58 percent relative humidity to ensure long-term preservation.
Location: Hidalgo
Inception: 1976
Website: https://mediateca.inah.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 20.12085,-98.73157
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:50
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