Las Vegas in San Miguel County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Romero Block
1919
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023
1. Romero Block Marker
Erected by Las Vegas Citizens' Committee for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 35° 35.591′ N, 105° 13.572′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, New Mexico, in San Miguel County. Marker is at the intersection of North Gonzales Street and Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north on North Gonzales Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1772 N Gonzales 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. First National Bank of Las Vegas (within shouting distance of this marker); La Plaza Vieja Partnership, Ltd. (within shouting distance of this marker); Marcellino's Music Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Proclamation of Brigadier General Stephen W. Kearny (within
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Also see . . .
1. Las Vegas Plaza. National Register of Historic Places nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the district, which includes the Romero Block and was listed in 1974. (Prepared by Michael P. McCachren, State Records Center and Archives; via National Park Service) (Submitted on November 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Plaza Drugs. Designed by the versatile firm of Rapp and Rapp for the locally prominent Romero family, the Romero Block is an exemplary adaption of the California Mission style and the last significant commercial building to be erected on the Las Vegas Plaza. (Regina N. Emmer, Society of Architectural Historians Archipedia.) (Submitted on November 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023
2. Romero Block Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023
3. Romero Building
from Representative New Mexicans by C.S. Peterson; via Google Books (Public Domain), 1912
4. Secundino Romero (1869-1929)
A Las Vegas native, he was a businessman, district court clerk, sheriff of his home county and mayor of his hometown. He also ran for New Mexico Secretary of State in the state's first election in 1912.
from Representative New Mexicans by C.S. Peterson; via Google Books (Public Domain), 1912
5. Cleofes Romero (1862-1941)
Secundino's older brother, he also served as San Miguel County sheriff. He also was a deputy U.S. Marshal and superintendent of the New Mexico State Penitentiary.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 24, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
