On September 19 , 1985 , much housing was destroyed or suffered damage due to the 1985 Mexico City earthquake . The " Nuevo León " building collapsed . Because of Mexicans working together to rescue people from the ruins , it became a symbol of their solidarity during the disaster . A small square marks this spot . Among the many who had family there , the opera singer Plácido Domingo labored to help to rescue survivors
1985 Mexico City earthquake
1985 Mexico City earthquake
Tlatelolco, Mexico City