Huning Highlands in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Albuquerque Landmark

Old Main Library (1925)

— Architect: Arthur Rossiter —

Albuquerque Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2023

1. Albuquerque Landmark Marker

Inscription. Designed to resemble an old mission church, this was the city's main library for fifty years.
Designated by City Council
September 1979

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 year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 35° 5.027′ N, 106° 38.544′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Huning Highlands. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Central Avenue Northeast (U.S. 66) and Edith Boulevard Northeast, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 423 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque NM 87102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crossroads at Martineztown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary Strong House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hotel Alvarado (approx. 0.3 miles away); Albuquerque Electric Streetcar System (approx. 0.3 miles away); Railroad Avenue and Front Street (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harvey Girls / Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, 1869 - 1958 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gold Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away); Central Bank Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.

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1. Huning Highlands Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this building and was listed in 1978. (Prepared by Donald Gunning, Historic Landmarks Survey of Albuquerque; via National Archives) (Submitted on November 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Old Main Library (Albuquerque, New Mexico). Wikipedia entry on the historic building, which features murals and interior decoration by noted New Mexico artist Gustave Baumann. (Submitted on November 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2023

2. Albuquerque Landmark Marker

1925 Albuquerque Main Library Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2023

3. 1925 Albuquerque Main Library Building

It housed the Special Collections Library at the time this photograph was taken.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.