Raynolds Addition in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Harvey Girls / Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, 1869 - 1958
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 23, 2023
1. Harvey Girls Marker Side
Harvey Girls
In 1883, the Fred Harvey Company hired women to serve in its diners and hotels along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Thousands of respectable, intelligent women were recruited from the Midwest and East Coast to come west. Known as Harvey Girls, many of these women stayed and became founding members of their adopted communities, forever changing the cultural landscape of the Wild West.
Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, 1869-1958
In 1902, the Fred Harvey Company hired Mary Colter as interior designer of the Alvarado Hotel in Albuquerque. She was an architect for the company when few women worked in the field. She designed many famous resorts and inns, including the hotel interiors of La Fonda in Santa Fe. In 1987, four of her buildings in Grand Canyon National Park were designated a National Historic Landmark.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, and the New Mexico Women’s Historic Marker Initiative series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gold Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Albuquerque Electric Streetcar System (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Alvarado (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Bank Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Railroad Avenue and Front Street (about 300 feet away); Hope Building (about 700 feet away); The First National Bank Building (about 800 feet away); Railroad (Central) Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albuquerque.
Also see . . .
1. Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter. Grand Canyon Explorer website entry:
In 1901, Mary was contacted by the Fred Harvey Company and offered a job to decorate the Alvarado Hotel in Albuquerque. This was the start of her forty year career with the Fred Harvey Company, although she did not start working full-time for the company until 1910. (Submitted on August 8, 2011.)
2. Mary J. Colter Properties at the Grand Canyon
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
2. Harvey Girls Marker
Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter Buildings: Indian Watchtower at Desert View, Lookout Studio, Hopi House, and Hermit's Rest at Grand Canyon National Park are all designated National Historic Landmarks. (Submitted on August 8, 2011.)
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 23, 2023
3. Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, 1869 - 1958 Marker Side
Photographed By Bill Kirchner
4. Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 22, 2011
5. Harvey Girls Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner
6. Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 23, 2023
7. Harvey Girls / Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, 1869 - 1958 Marker
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