Old Town in Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Casa de Armijo
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2021
1. Casa de Armijo Marker
Built in 1706 and occupied for many generations by the Armijo family who were prominent in local history. This hacienda was gay with social life.
During the turmoil of the early settlement the Mexican, Spanish and American Civil War occupation it was used as a fort and a refuge.
Later, still occupied by the Armijo family, portions were used as an early trading post.
In 1930 it was restored from a ruin to its present condition and remodeled in conformity with its old character.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1706.
Location. 35° 5.752′ N, 106° 40.164′ W. Marker is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in Bernalillo County. It is in Old Town. Marker is at the intersection of San Felipe St., NW and S Plaza St NW, on the right when traveling north on San Felipe St., NW. Located on the outside wall of the La Placita Restaurant which is now housed in the Casa de Armijo. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque NM 87104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Casa de Armijo (here, next to this marker); Mountain Howitzers (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers
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Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, June 30, 2006
2. Casa de Armijo Marker
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, June 30, 2006
3. Casa de Armijo and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 22, 2021
4. Casa de Armijo and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2006, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 5,894 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 4, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2006, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 4. submitted on September 4, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
