Artesia in Eddy County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Mauldin-Hall House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 9, 2023

1. The Mauldin-Hall House Marker

Inscription.
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1909

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 32° 50.261′ N, 104° 23.981′ W. Marker is in Artesia, New Mexico, in Eddy County. It is at the intersection of South Roselawn Avenue and West Missouri Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Roselawn Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 S Roselawn Ave, Artesia NM 88210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Southwest,

on the Great Plains,

on the Southern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

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,

the Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Atkeson-Conner House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Gesler House (about 700 feet away); First Lady of Artesia (approx. 0.3 miles away); El Vaquero (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Baskin Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to Artesia (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Partnership (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mack C. Chase (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Artesia.

Regarding The Mauldin-Hall House. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:

The Mauldin-Hall House is significant as a good example of the vernacular residential types built of artificial stone in Artesia soon after the founding of the town. …

The property on which the house stands is part of John R. Blair's addition to the townsite, laid out in 1904. The lot was first acquired by Herbert F. Davis and his wife, Carolina, in 1904. In 1909, they sold the property to A. W. Mauldin and his wife for $200. A. W. Mauldin owned a restaurant in Artesia during the founding years of the town.

The Mauldins mortgaged the property for $1000 and began construction
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 9, 2023

2. The Mauldin-Hall House Marker
of the house.
During the same year, they leased the uncompleted dwelling to George C. Hall who agreed to complete the building "with lavatory and bath tub fully plumbed, plaster all rooms with white coat finish, complete porch, lay walks, build fence, also build rough storage building in rear not less than 10 feet wide, 8 feet high, and 16 feet deep with large door suitable for storage of an automobile.…" The garage mentioned no longer stands. In 1910, Mauldin and his wife deeded the property to Hall and his wife. Belle.

Also see . . . Mauldin-Hall House (PDF). National Register nomination for the house, which was listed as part of the Artificial Stone Houses of Artesia group in 1984. (Prepared by Betsy Swanson, New Mexico Historic Preservation Division; via National Archives) (Submitted on October 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.