Central Campus in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Estufa
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 14, 2025
1. The Estufa Marker
The Estufa
Built 1906
Created by President Tight and the students of the University of New Mexico.
1st social fraternity meeting hall at UNM.
A Registered Cultural Property
State of New Mexico
Erected by State of New Mexico. (Marker Number 1412.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the New Mexico, Historical Society of New Mexico series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 35° 5.038′ N, 106° 37.554′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Central Campus. It is at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue NE and Redondo Drive, on the right when traveling east on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue NE. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albuquerque NM 87106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, 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: Alumni Memorial Chapel (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hodgin Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tight Grove (approx. 0.2 miles away); Scholes Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sara Raynolds Hall (approx.
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 25, 2021
2. The Estufa and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 25, 2021
3. The Estufa
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 23, 2025, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
