Mesilla in Doņa Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
El Mariachi dba Thunderbird de la Mesilla
Gallery Gifts Indian Jewelry
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1. El Mariachi dba Thunderbird de la Mesilla Marker
This is the oldest documented brick building in New Mexico.Augustin Maurin (of French descent) initiated construction in 1860 using burned brick from his own kiln. He was murdered by robbers in his adjoining apartment in 1866.
The heir, Cesar Maurin, came here from France to claim the property. He died of natural causes in 1868.
Frenchman Pedro Duhalde, a former Mesilla saloonkeeper, moved in and was himself murdered by robbers.
Now owned by Tiburcio Frietze, after having been used as a general store, residence, saloon and town hall, the building remains in good condition.
Original hand-hewn vigas, supporting a low, irregular ceiling, join with the old brickwork in creating a fitting background for gift items displayed.
The Doņa Ana Historical Society finds this building worthy of preservation and commends Mr. Frietze for his part in its care.
Erected by Doņa Ana Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location.
cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), December 27, 2016
2. El Mariachi dba Thunderbird de la Mesilla Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plaza de Mesilla (within shouting distance of this marker); All Servicemen and Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Head Quarters, Dept. of New Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gadsden Purchase Celebration (within shouting distance of this marker); Mesilla Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); La Mesilla (within shouting distance of this marker); Butterfield Overland Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Battle of Mesilla & Major Lynde's Retreat (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mesilla.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
