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

Jesus Maria Torres House

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2023

1. Jesus Maria Torres House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1912, this house is a good example of the hipped-roof adobe style architecture then popular in New Mexico.
A Registered Cultural Property
State of New Mexico

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 34° 3.457′ N, 106° 53.739′ W. Marker is in Socorro, New Mexico, in Socorro County. Marker is at the intersection of Fisher Avenue and Frassinet Street, on the right when traveling west on Fisher Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 Fisher Ave, Socorro NM 87801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of the Epiphany (within shouting distance of this marker); Socorro (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward S. Stapleton House (about 700 feet away); Juan Jose Baca House (about 800 feet away); Jumbo (about 800 feet away); Bursum House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abeyta Block (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Garcia Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Socorro.

Regarding Jesus Maria Torres House. Excerpt from the City of Socorro Historic Walking Tour brochure:

Jesus Maria Torres House, 225 Fisher Avenue, is a square adobe house with
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a hipped roof of corrugated metal. It was built after 1913. It has been said that the trim, windows, and doors were purchased by mail-order through Crabtree Lumber Company. The turned columns on the front porch, which are unlike any others in Socorro, are the historical highlight for this house.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 10, 2023

2. Jesus Maria Torres House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.