Raton in Colfax County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Palace Hotel
Built in 1896 by the Smith brothers, Scottish immigrant coal miners, the Palace Hotel became the crowning jewel of the many holdings acquired by the frugal Smiths. Nearly lost by fire in 1932, the Palace was purchased and restored by the Tinnie Mercantile Company in 1973.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 36° 54.053′ N, 104° 26.315′ W. Marker is in Raton, New Mexico, in Colfax County. Marker is at the intersection of South 1st Street and Cook Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 S 1st St, Raton NM 87740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Mountain Route (approx. 1.1 miles away); First Automobile in New Mexico (approx. 1.1 miles away); Raton (approx. 1˝ miles away); Santa Fe Trail (approx. 5.9 miles away); Road to Santa Fe - Over the Pass / Santa Fe Trail Country - "Uncle Dick" Wootton (approx. 6.8 miles away
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Also see . . . Raton Downtown Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination and photographs submitted for the district, which includes the Palace Hotel. (Submitted on April 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
