Raynolds Addition in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Skinner Building
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2023
1. Skinner Building Marker
A Registered Cultural Property
State of New Mexico
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the National Register of Historic Places series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 35° 5.095′ N, 106° 39.378′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Raynolds Addition. Marker is at the intersection of 8th Street Southwest and Central Avenue Southwest (U.S. 66), on the right when traveling north on 8th Street Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 722 Central Ave SW, 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. John Pearce House (a few steps from this marker); Hudson House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grunsfeld Hubbell House (about 700 feet away); J.E. Saint House (about 800 feet away); J.H. O'Rielly House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Champion Grocery and Meat Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); Champion Grocery Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); KiMo Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.
Regarding Skinner Building.
this page online
The Skinner Building was designed as the main store of a chain of family-owned groceries. The downtown lots were purchased by Mary Skinner in August, 1930, and the building continued in family ownership through 1970.…
The Skinner Building housed the J.A. Skinner Stores and Markets from its 1931 opening through 1942; from 1944 through 1947, it was the local Pepsl-Cola headquarters. Later tenants included a liquor store, Dial Finance, and Del Norte Records. In 1970, the Skinner family sold the building to Invesco Holding Company, which sold in turn to Central Land Company (1972); in 1977, the Skinner Building was purchased by the City of Albuquerque as part of a downtown revitalization project.
Also see . . .
1. Skinner Building (PDF). National Register nomination for the building, which was listed in 1980. (Prepared by Susan DeWitt, Albuquerque Historic Landmarks Survey; via National Archives) (Submitted on November 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Skinner Building. The Skinner Building, built in 1931, has been considered the city's best example of Art Deco Style architecture. (Mike Emett, Clio: Your Guide to History, June 8, 2017) (Submitted on November 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2023
2. National Register of Historic Places Plaque
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2023
3. Skinner Building Marker
Markers are in the side patio of the restaurant occupying the space.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 11, 2023
4. Skinner Building – View of Front
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 56 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
