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

Veeder Block

1895

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023

1. Veeder Block Marker

Inscription. The Veeder Brothers were attorneys and community leaders. They resided on the second floor while Hofmeister's Grocery occupied the first floor. This is the only Panel Brick Style building on the Plaza.

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 1895.

Location. 35° 35.561′ N, 105° 13.66′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, New Mexico, in San Miguel County. Marker is at the intersection of Hot Springs Boulevard and Plaza Street, on the right when traveling south on Hot Springs Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1811 Hot Springs Blvd, 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. Dold Block (a few steps from this marker); Plaza Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); A. Dold & Company / Charles Emil Wesche General Merchandise Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Ilfeld Law Office (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Maese House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Proclamation of Brigadier General Stephen W. Kearny (about 300 feet away); Romero y Baca Site/Gortner House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.

Also see . . . Las Vegas Plaza. National Register of Historic Places nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the district, which includes this property and was listed in 1974. (Prepared by Michael P. McCachren, State Records Center and Archives; via National Park Service) (Submitted on November 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023

2. Veeder Block Marker

Veeder Block central door image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 14, 2023

3. Veeder Block central door

The building was portrayed as the Absaroka County, Wyoming Sheriff's Office in the TV series Longmire, which ran in 2012-17. The series also shot scenes in the Las Vegas plaza.

John De Witt Veeder (1850-1932) image. Click for full size.

from Representative New Mexicans by C.S. Peterson; via Brigham Young University (Public Domain), 1912

4. John De Witt Veeder (1850-1932)

A New York native, he came to Las Vegas in 1882 and practiced law there for 50 years. While serving in the New Mexico Territorial Senate, he was instrumental in the establishment of New Mexico Normal School (now New Mexico Highlands University) in Las Vegas and later served as a regent. His other business interests included banking, land development and lumber.

Elmer Ellsworth Veeder (1862-1922) image. Click for full size.

from The Leading Facts of New Mexican History Vol. 4 by R.E. Twitchell; via Google Books (Public Domain), 1917

5. Elmer Ellsworth Veeder (1862-1922)

Also born on the family farm in New York, he followed his older brother to Las Vegas in 1890. Two years later, the brothers went into practice together as Veeder & Veeder. He had business interests in lumber, banking and ranching.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.