The introduction of the automobile to the urban space of Puebla, from 1902 to the Centennial of 1921

Abstract

This article proposed to carry out an analysis of the modifications in the urban space and urban life, of the bourgeoisie and later of other social strata, as a result of the arrival of the automobile in Puebla, between 1902 to the Centennial of 1921. These technological advances began a slow transformation of the landscape, as a consequence, urban life and its habits changed to adapt to the new forms of transport, fun and work offered by cars. This analysis was made from the hemerography that allowed to know the changes that occurred in urban life through advertising. This paper becomes important because there are no investigations that address the early years of the automobile in the city of Puebla.