Santa Rosa in Guadalupe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Jesus M. Casaus House
A Registered Cultural Property
State of New Mexico
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Hispanic Americans. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 34° 56.163′ N, 104° 40.975′ W. Marker is in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, in Guadalupe County. Marker is on South 3rd Street (State Road 91) north of Casaus Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 628 3rd St, Santa Rosa NM 88435, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Santa Rosa (approx. 0.6 miles away); Santa Rosa Lake State Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Santa Rosa (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Santa Rosa (approx. 2.1 miles away); Silver Moon Café (approx. 2.3 miles away); Puerto de Luna (approx. 8 miles away).
Regarding Jesus M. Casaus House. Excerpts from the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the property:
This two story Craftsman/Bungalow style residence was built around 1917-1919 by one of New Mexico's leading legislators, Jesus M. Casaus. The house is the only example in Santa Rosa of the finely integrated Craftsman/Bungalow tradition, with its stuccoed walls, articulated woodwork and low pitched metal roofs on the exterior and the fine detailing of hardwood wainscoat paneling, stenciled decorative patterns on the walls and ceilings and oak molding on the interior.…
Courthouse records indicate that J. M. Casaus bought land in Santa Rosa for his house in July, 1917. Several sets of plans in the possession of his daughter, Miss Elvira Casaus, indicate that Mr. Casaus had several architects draw up plans for his residence from 1917-1919; although the final plans for the existing house have not been uncovered, the residence was undoubtedly built at this time. Miss Casaus relates that the home served as a center of entertainment for visiting U.S. Senators and Congressmen.
Also see . . . Jesus M. Casaus House. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the house, which was listed in 1982. (Prepared by Boyd C. Pratt, New Mexico Historic Preservation Bureau; via National Park Service) (Submitted on November 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on November 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.