East Las Vegas in San Miguel County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Clara Waring Bookstore

1901

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023

1. Clara Waring Bookstore Marker

Inscription. First Mary J. Woods and later Clara Waring, were the first to introduce bookstores to Las Vegas. Later, in the 1930's, Mrs. C. L. M. Bailey also operated a bookstore in this building.

Erected by Las Vegas Citizens' Committee for Historic Preservation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 35° 35.677′ N, 105° 12.907′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, New Mexico, in San Miguel County. It is in East Las Vegas. Marker is on 6th Street south of Douglas Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 519 6th St, Las Vegas NM 87701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rosenthal Brothers General Merchandise Store (within shouting distance of this marker); YMCA Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Meadows Hotel (about 400 feet away); Wells Fargo Express Office (about 500 feet away); City Hall (about 500 feet away); Rawlins House (about 600 feet away); Browne & Manzanares Commission House

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(about 700 feet away); End of an Era (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.

Also see . . . Douglas-Sixth Street Historic District. National Register of Historic Places nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the district, which includes this property (called Carpeteria de New Mexico, the business that occupied the building at the time) and was listed in 1983. (Prepared by Chris Wilson, Citizen's Committee for Historic Preservation; via National Park Service) (Submitted on November 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023

2. Clara Waring Bookstore Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.