Benjamin Patton
Writers & Registers
Casa Morales is nestled amongst the store fronts on the east side of Tlalplan in Centro CDMX.
The weathered storefront has been tended by Jorge Morales Arroyo for business for over 35 years. Before then, it was his father's.
This photo essay focuses on the mechanics of each machine, but the real story remains in the years Jorge's family spent behind this counter, caring for machines that were essential in a time of oil, gears, and metal.
Writers & Registers
Casa Morales is nestled amongst the store fronts on the east side of Tlalplan in Centro CDMX.
The weathered storefront has been tended by Jorge Morales Arroyo for business for over 35 years. Before then, it was his father's.
This photo essay focuses on the mechanics of each machine, but the real story remains in the years Jorge's family spent behind this counter, caring for machines that were essential in a time of oil, gears, and metal.