Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Cut Stone Facade with Quoin

Photographed by Shaw Zavoshy, August 7, 2021

1. Cut Stone Facade with Quoin Marker

Inscription. A Territorial period embellishment, ca. 1870, this simulated stone facade is actually plaster with a rectangular pattern to make it appear that the Palace was constructed of cut stone. In fact, all exterior and interior walls of the Palace are built of sun-dried mud bricks called adobe. The adobe is evident in the lower left corner.

The dark simulated stone pattern here is part of a decorative edging of quoins occasionally found around doors and openings, but more often at the corners of buildings. The other plaster is from subsequent stuccoing projects conducted since the 1870's.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 35° 41.265′ N, 105° 56.284′ W. Marker is in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in Santa Fe County. It is at the intersection of Old Santa Fe Trail and Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Old Santa Fe Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Fe NM 87501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern New Mexico.

It is also in

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the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: El Palacio Real (a few steps from this marker); Annexation of New Mexico (a few steps from this marker); Site of Santa Fe’s First Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Hitching Post at the End of the Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); To the Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Fray Angélico Chávez (within shouting distance of this marker); End of Santa Fe Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Spitz Clock (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Fe.

Also see . . . The Palace of the Governors (New Mexico History Museum).

"Situated on the north side of the historic Santa Fe Plaza, the Palace of the Governors is a beloved icon, complex
Photographed by Shaw Zavoshy, August 7, 2021

2. Cut Stone Facade with Quoin Marker - wide view
Showing a cut-away portion of the stucco with the underlying adobe visible.
symbol, and anchor for the New Mexico History Museum.

Dating back to 1610, the Palace is the oldest public building in continuous use constructed by European settlers in the continental United States. Built by the Spanish for colonial administration, the structure has been extensively modified over the centuries to meet changing needs and stylistic interests. In addition to Spanish colonial life, the Palace has associations with the Pueblo Revolt (1680–1692), a brief period of Mexican rule (1821–1848), settlement as an American territory (1848–1912), and statehood for New Mexico (1912–present)."

(Submitted on August 7, 2021.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 24, 2021

3. Cut Stone Facade with Quoin Marker

Cut Stone Facade with Quoin Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Shaw Zavoshy, August 7, 2021

4. Cut Stone Facade with Quoin Marker - wider view

Showing the eastern part of the south side of the Palace of the Governors, with the marker and wall-cutaway visible on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on September 19, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on August 7, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.