Miramonte Addition in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Old Armijo School
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
1. Old Armijo School Marker
Constructed in 1914, this building was designed by Atanacio Montoya, a progressive educator who introduced many reforms into early 20th century rural schools. It served as the school for the Village of Armijo until 1948. This school incorporated architectural features that were considered quite innovative and advanced for its time and is the only surviving structure of its kind.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 35° 3.352′ N, 106° 40.235′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Miramonte Addition. It is on Isleta Boulevard SW, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1021 Isleta Boulevard SW, Albuquerque NM 87105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Acequia Culture (approx. 0.8 miles away); Dolores Huerta (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cultural Lifeways (approx. 0.9 miles away); River Crossing (approx. 0.9 miles away); La Doctora Marνa Dolores Gonzαles (approx. 1.6 miles away); Graciela Olivαrez
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
2. Old Armijo School Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
3. Old Armijo School
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
4. Old Armijo School
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,470 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
