Since its heyday at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries , many of the large homes built here have been replaced , modified or abandoned with many lots subdivided . One reason that the colonia declined was the building of Line 2 of the Metro along Ribera de San Cosme Avenue , making this street a main corridor for the city . This bought in crowds of people , which then led to the construction of stores , hotels and nightclubs , which was often unregulated . This , in turn , caused many of the area 's wealthier residents to move out . The Circuito Interior was constructed in 1973 . The 1985 Mexico City earthquake did significant damage here , and buildings since then have fallen due to structural damage related to the quake
1985 Mexico City earthquake
1985 Mexico City earthquake
Colonia San Rafael