Fairgrounds Addition in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Microsoft Founding
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 20, 2021
1. Microsoft Founding Marker
Microsoft, Inc., founded at this site in 1975 - and headquartered in Albuquerque until 1979 - was established by Paul G. Allen and Bill Gates. The opportunity to write a version of BASIC for the MITS Altair drew them to the area and sparked their vision of "a computer on every desk and in every home." That passion for innovative technology led to the development of Microsoft's groundbreaking software.
Paul Allen and Bill Gates would like to acknowledge the important role that the city of Albuquerque played in the company's early development, offering an envtronment that stimulated creativity and encouraged entrepreneurial spirit.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.
Location. 35° 4.653′ N, 106° 34.527′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Fairgrounds Addition. Marker is at the intersection of California Street NE and Linn Avenue NE, on the left when traveling north on California Street NE. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Solar Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); 432 Montclaire Drive NE (approx. 1.4 miles away); 231-233 Morningside Dr NE (approx. 1.4 miles
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Also see . . . Microsoft at Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 1, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 20, 2021
2. Microsoft Founding Marker
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