Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Sena Plaza

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 13, 2012

1. Sena Plaza Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

When Don Juan Sena bought this land in 1796, Santa Fe belonged to Spain. When Major José D. Sena built this house for his bride Doña Isabel Cabeza de Baca in 1831, Santa Fe belonged to Mexico. In 1846 Santa Fe became part of the United States.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 35° 41.24′ N, 105° 56.192′ W. Marker is in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in Santa Fe County. Marker is at the intersection of East Palace Avenue and Cathedral Place, on the right when traveling west on East Palace Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe NM 87501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1598-1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Diego Arias de Quiros (within shouting distance of this marker); 1998 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1848

Sena Plaza Entrance and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 13, 2012

2. Sena Plaza Entrance and Marker

The marker is to the left of the turquoise-painted door in the center of this photograph. It takes you to into a leafy courtyard with a fountain and shops, and art galleries on two levels. Upper walkway railing is visible above the door.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 1850 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1788 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1712 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1827 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Fe.

Sena House Courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 13, 2012

3. Sena House Courtyard

This view is from the upper level walkway. A ground floor restaurant has outdoor seating under oversize umbrellas.

Cathedral Park and the Cathedral is Directly Across the Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 13, 2012

4. Cathedral Park and the Cathedral is Directly Across the Street

This photograph was taken from the 2nd floor railing visible on Photo No. 1.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2012, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 857 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 27, 2012, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.