Nob Hill in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Monte Vista School
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2023
1. Monte Vista School Marker
State of New Mexico
Historical Society of New Mexico
Erected by Historical Society of New Mexico.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1931.
Location. 35° 4.96′ N, 106° 36.613′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Nob Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Monte Vista Boulevard Northeast and Campus Boulevard Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Monte Vista Boulevard Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3211 Monte Vista Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 3217 Campus Blvd. NE (within shouting distance of this marker); 3205 Campus Blvd. NE (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 212 Dartmouth Dr. NE (about 500 feet away); 209 Dartmouth Dr. NE
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Regarding Monte Vista School. Excerpt from the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the school:
The Monte Vista Addition was platted in 1927 and by 1930 nearly 150 homes had been built. As the population in the area grew, the need for a public school became more and more evident. Initial plans were for a 10-classroom building, but the $108,000 price tag was too high. An eight-classroom facility was approved to be built at a cost of $77,500. It was planned to accommodate 225 students in grades kindergarten through 7th grade. The original faculty was small: one teacher taught grades five through seven and served as principal, three other teachers taught kindergarten through fourth grade. Construction was completed by the beginning of 1931 and the school was presented to the public at an open house February 1st.
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2023
2. Monte Vista School Marker
1. Monte Vista School. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the school, which was listed in 1981. (Prepared by Mary P. Davis, Historic Landmarks Survey of Albuquerque; via National Park Service) (Submitted on November 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Monte Vista Elementary School. Aiming to attract young families out to what was still a remote suburb, the developer William S. Leverett Sr. set aside a triangle of land for an elementary school at one corner of the Monte Vista Addition. (Christopher C. Mead, Society of Architectural Historians Archipedia) (Submitted on November 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2023
3. Monte Vista School Entrance
The original school building has been largely unaltered since it was built, as additions were built on the sides.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
