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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Albuquerque

 
Clickable Map of Bernalillo County, New Mexico and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Bernalillo County, NM (243) Cibola County, NM (38) Sandoval County, NM (56) Santa Fe County, NM (172) Torrance County, NM (39) Valencia County, NM (13)  BernalilloCounty(243) Bernalillo County (243)  CibolaCounty(38) Cibola County (38)  SandovalCounty(56) Sandoval County (56)  SantaFeCounty(172) Santa Fe County (172)  TorranceCounty(39) Torrance County (39)  ValenciaCounty(13) Valencia County (13)
Albuquerque is the county seat for Bernalillo County
Albuquerque is in Bernalillo County
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1 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Kirtland Air Force Base — The 100 Foot Tower —
On Eubank Boulevard SE, on the left when traveling north.
The 100 Foot Tower Kenneth T. Bainbridge, Director of the Trinity Project, contracted with the Blaw-Knox Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to manufacture the steel tower to Bainbridge's specifications. It was then shipped in sections . . . — — Map (db m148717) HM
2 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Summit Park — 200th & 515th Coast Artillery (Anti Aircraft) Memorial —
Near Lomas Boulevard NE at Tulane Drive Northeast, on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the members of the 200 and 55 C.A.A.A. of New Mexico who served in the Philipines in World War II In grateful appreciation and honor to those living, and those who made the supreme sacrifice, this monument has been . . . — — Map (db m235812) WM
3 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 204-206 Solano Drive NE —
On Solano Drive Northeast at Copper Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Solano Drive Northeast.
. . . — — Map (db m235605) HM
4 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 209 Dartmouth Dr. NE —
On Dartmouth Drive Northeast south of Girard Place Northeast/Richmond Drive Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Built in 1928 by carpenter Chas. W. Wingfield. This Bungalow style house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. 1774 Historical . . . — — Map (db m235821) HM
5 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 212 Dartmouth Dr. NE — Built 1928 —
On Dartmouth Drive Northeast north of Monte Vista Boulevard Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
Built of adobe by carpenter Frank Eash, this Mediterranean-style house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. 1774 — — Map (db m235819) HM
6 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 213-215 Solano Drive NE —
On Solano Drive Northeast north of Copper Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m235604) HM
7 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 217-219 Solano Drive NE —
On Solano Drive Northeast at Copper Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north on Solano Drive Northeast.
. . . — — Map (db m235603) HM
8 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 217 Hermosa Drive NE —
On Hermosa Drive Northeast north of Copper Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1937 this house with its unique bay window contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR 1774 A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico — — Map (db m235608) HM
9 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 218 Hermosa Drive SE —
On Hermosa Drive Southeast north of Lead Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Built in 1931 by contractor John E. "Slim" Cope. This Spanish Eclectic style house contributes to the Granada Heights Historic District. SR No. 2069 Historical . . . — — Map (db m235606) HM
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10 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 227-229 Aliso Dr NE —
On Aliso Drive Northeast south of Grand Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m235587) HM
11 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 1774 — 231-233 Morningside Dr NE —
On Morningside Drive Northeast south of Grand Avenue Northeast/Fontana Place Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m235579) HM
12 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 242 Carlisle Boulevard NE —
On Carlisle Boulevard Northeast south of Grand Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m235667) HM
13 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 244-246 Carlisle Boulevard NE —
On Carlisle Boulevard Northeast at Grand Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Carlisle Boulevard Northeast.
. . . — — Map (db m235668) HM
14 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 245 Morningside Dr NE —
On Morningside Drive Northeast at Grand Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north on Morningside Drive Northeast.
First occupied in 1942 by watchmaker Thomas Howard & family, this picturesque house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View National Register Historic District. SR 1774 A Registered Cultural Property State of New . . . — — Map (db m235582) HM
15 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Kirtland Air Force Base — 280 mm Atomic Cannon —
On Eubank Boulevard SE south of Southern Boulevard SE, on the right when traveling south.
The 280MM Atomic Cannon was the largest nuclear capable mobile artillery piece manufactured by the United States. On May 25, 1953, a 280 mm cannon fired an atomic projectile a distance of 7 miles at the Nevada Test Site. Twenty 280mm cannons . . . — — Map (db m181278) HM
16 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 305 Hermosa Dr. NE —
On Hermosa Drive Northeast north of Grand Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico First occupied in 1931 by J.B. Calhoun of Calhoun Oil Co. This Mediterranean house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. 1774 . . . — — Map (db m235666) HM
17 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 306 Amhert Dr. NE —
On Amherst Drive Northeast north of Grand Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Designed in 1930 by Beula Fleming, among the first female architects in New Mexico, this Spanish Pueblo Revival house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic . . . — — Map (db m235670) HM
18 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 310 Hermosa Drive NE —
On Hermosa Drive Northeast north of Grand Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
First occupied in 1931, this Southwest Vernacular style house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View National Register Historic District. A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico — — Map (db m235610) HM
19 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 314 Hermosa Drive NE —
On Hermosa Drive Northeast north of Grand Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m235630) HM
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20 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 316 Amherst Dr. NE —
On Amherst Drive Northeast north of Grand Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Built in 1930 by carpenter Alvin Emerich and wife Augusta this Mediterranean house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. 1774 . . . — — Map (db m235672) HM
21 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 340 Amherst Dr. NE —
On Amherst Drive Northeast south of Marquette Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling south.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Built in 1935 by carpenter Harold M. Trott who lived at 2918 Campus Blvd. This Spanish Pueblo Revival house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR . . . — — Map (db m235673) HM
22 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 341 Aliso Drive NE —
On Aliso Drive Northeast south of Marquette Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1941. This Spanish-Pueblo Revival house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR 1774 A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico — — Map (db m235589) HM
23 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 342 Solano NE —
On Solano Drive Northeast south of Marquette Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling south.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Constructed 1932 in the Monte Vista & College View Historic District. Lovingly restored by Master Builder Henry Pettine, Jr., alongside & for his son and daughter, 2012. SR No. . . . — — Map (db m235597) HM
24 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 344 Amherst NE —
On Amherst Drive Northeast at Marquette Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Amherst Drive Northeast.
. . . — — Map (db m235676) HM
25 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 344 Solano Drive NE —
On Solano Drive Northeast south of Marquette Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling south.
First occupied in 1932 by AT&SF boilermaker Aubrey T. Rogers and family, this Mediterranean style house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR 1774 A Registered Cultural Property State of New . . . — — Map (db m235601) HM
26 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 404 Aliso Drive NE —
On Aliso Drive Northeast north of Marquette Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico First occupied by telephone lineman James Burchfield and his wife Annie in 1940. This Spanish Pueblo Revival house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic . . . — — Map (db m235591) HM
27 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 2070 — 432 Montclaire Drive NE — Built 1952 —
On Montclaire Drive Northeast at Courtney Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Montclaire Drive Northeast.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico This house was first owned by Louis & Caroline Herrera. It contributes to the Broadmoor Addition Historic District. SR No. 2070 Historical Society of New . . . — — Map (db m235571) HM
28 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 436 Hermosa Drive NE —
On Hermosa Drive Northeast south of Roma Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling south.
Monte Vista and College View National Register Historic District. Built 1930. SR 1774 A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico — — Map (db m235633) HM
29 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 438 Hermosa Dr. NE —
On Hermosa Drive Northeast south of Roma Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling south.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico First occupied in 1931 by Guy Boldes and Ruth Boldes. This Mediterranean house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. 1774 . . . — — Map (db m235632) HM
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30 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 444 Amherst Dr. NE —
On Amherst Drive Northeast at Roma Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Amherst Drive Northeast.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Built in 1931 by carpenter Harold M. Trott who lived at 2918 Campus Blvd. This Mediterranean house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. . . . — — Map (db m235678) HM
31 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 444 Solano Drive NE —
On Solano Drive Northeast south of Roma Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1937 by Charles McDuffie. Original cost $3,000. Southwest Vernacular home with Mediterranean style porch. Contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR 1774 A Registered Cultural Property State of . . . — — Map (db m235596) HM
32 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 505 Solano Dr. NE — Built 1936 —
On Solano Drive Northeast north of Roma Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Home of Clarence R. Sousea who lived here sixty years. A contributing property to the Monte Vista and College Park Historic District. SR No. 1774 Historical Society . . . — — Map (db m235593) HM
33 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 536 Hermosa Dr. —
On Hermosa Drive Northeast south of Lomas Boulevard Northeast, on the left when traveling south.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Built 1931 by Jack Dalton. In the 1930s it was the last home in northeast Albuquerque. A contributing property to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. . . . — — Map (db m235634) HM
34 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Downtown — 773 — 1101 Tijeras Ave. —
On Tijeras Avenue Northwest at 11th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Tijeras Avenue Northwest.
Built circa 1906. A prairie style home with Queen Anne and Classical architectural features. Fourth Ward Historic District. Site No. 733 A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico — — Map (db m236302) HM
35 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 2920 Campus Blvd. NE —
On Dartmouth Drive Northeast at Campus Boulevard Northeast, on the left when traveling north on Dartmouth Drive Northeast.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Built in 1930 by contractor Hilbert Sterner. This Mediterranean house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. 1774 Historical Society . . . — — Map (db m235818) HM
36 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 3205 Campus Blvd. NE —
On Campus Boulevard Northeast east of Wellesley Place Northeast, on the left when traveling east.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Purchased in 1931 by G. Allen Lowery for $5,000. This Mission Revival house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. 1774 . . . — — Map (db m235815) HM
37 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 3217 Campus Blvd. NE —
On Campus Boulevard Northeast at Tulane Place Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Campus Boulevard Northeast.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Built in 1929 for $5,000 by contractor Marion L. Porter. This Mediterranean house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. 1774 . . . — — Map (db m235813) HM
38 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 3711 Campus Blvd. NE — Built 1948 —
On Campus Boulevard Northeast west of Carlisle Boulevard Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico This Architectural Streamline Moderne home is a contributing structure to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. 1774 Historical Society of New . . . — — Map (db m235683) HM
39 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — 3717 Campus Blvd. NE —
On Campus Boulevard Northeast at Carlisle Boulevard Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Campus Boulevard Northeast.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Built in 1929 by carpenter Wm. Kenworthy. This SW Vernacular house contributes to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. 1774 Historical Society . . . — — Map (db m235669) HM
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40 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Alamedan Valley — Alameda —
On 4th Street Northwest at 2nd Street NW (State Road 47), on the right when traveling south on 4th Street Northwest.
This 18th century Spanish settlement was established on the site of an ancient Tiwa Indian Pueblo that was destroyed following the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. The pueblo was reestablished in 1702, but in 1708 the Spanish moved its Tiwa inhabitants to . . . — — Map (db m45435) HM
41 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Old Town — Albuquerque —
On North Plaza Street NW at San Felipe Street NW, on the left when traveling west on North Plaza Street NW.
In 1706, New Mexico Governor Francisco Cuervo y Valdes founded the new Villa de Albuquerque (now spelled Albuquerque). Here, the Camino Real wound its way through a series of farming and ranching communities to a nearby ford, linking the road . . . — — Map (db m179424) HM
42 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, West Of Westland — Albuquerque — On the Camino Real — Population 331,767 ~ Elevation 5,310
On Central Avenue (U.S. 66) 0.7 miles east of Paseo Del Volcan Road SW, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Spanish settlers had lived here before the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, but the area was resettled when the "Villa de Albuquerque" was founded in 1706. In addition to promoting colonization, the new town was intended to provide protection from attacks . . . — — Map (db m8504) HM
43 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Sunport — Albuquerque 9/11 Memorial —
On Sunport Boulevard west of Yale Boulevard Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
"This memorial is dedicated to the eternal memory of the thousands of people who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Although spirited from the material life, they remain forever with us in thought, word and deed. This . . . — — Map (db m236633) WM
44 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Raynolds Addition — Albuquerque Electric Streetcar System —
On 1st Street SW north of Gold Avenue SW, on the right when traveling north.
An electric streetcar system in Albuquerque was constructed in 1904 to replace the horse-drawn trolleys. Two streetcar companies were established, one for the downtown Albuquerque and Old Town Plaza areas (the Albuquerque Traction Company) and . . . — — Map (db m45447) HM
45 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Huning Highlands — Albuquerque Landmark — Old Main Library (1925) — Architect: Arthur Rossiter —
Near Central Avenue Northeast (U.S. 66) at Edith Boulevard Northeast, on the right when traveling west.
Designed to resemble an old mission church, this was the city's main library for fifty years. Designated by City Council September 1979 — — Map (db m235905) HM
46 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Old Town — Albuquerque POW/MIA Memorial —
On North Plaza Street NW west of San Felipe Street NW, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the prisoners of war and those missing in action whose supreme sacrifice has helped keep our nation ever free 200th · 515th Placed by Richard L. Cordova, ex-POW Chairman of San Felipe Restoration Project Bicentennial Year . . . — — Map (db m180895) WM
47 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Central Campus — Alumni Memorial Chapel —
Near Redondo Drive NE north of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of the war dead of the University of New Mexico by alumni and friends Architect: Meen, Holien, Buckley & Associates Contractor: Bradbury & Stamm Construction Co. Inc. 1960 — — Map (db m182066) WM
48 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque — AVER — American Veterans for Equal Rights —
On Continental Loop SE 0.1 miles east of Louisiana Blvd. Se..
. . . — — Map (db m311819) WM
49 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Kirtland Air Force Base — B-29 Superfortress —
On Eubank Boulevard SE at Southern Boulevard SE, on the right when traveling south on Eubank Boulevard SE.
Designed in 1940 by The Boeing Company, the first B-29 made its maiden flight on Sept. 21, 1942. In December 1943, U.S. Army Air Forces leadership committed the Superfortress to Asia. Its great range made it particularly suited for the . . . — — Map (db m181093) HM
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50 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Kirtland Air Force Base — B-47E Stratojet —
On Eubank Boulevard SE south of Southern Boulevard SE, on the right when traveling south.
Design The B-47 Stratojet was a long-range, six-engine, jet-powered strategic bomber designed to fly at high subsonic speeds and at high altitudes to avoid enemy interception. The B-47's mission was primarily to deliver nuclear ordnance . . . — — Map (db m181467) HM
51 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Kirtland Air Force Base — B-52 Stratofortress —
On Eubank Boulevard SE south of Southern Boulevard SE, on the right when traveling south.
The B-52 is the longest serving strategic aircraft in the United States Air Force. Since the mid-1950s B-52 crews stood ready to deliver nuclear warheads, flying from bases in the United States. Until the late 1960s, aircraft equipped with live . . . — — Map (db m181309) HM
52 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Kirtland Air Force Base — B-52B Stratofortress 52-0013 —
On Eubank Boulevard SE south of Southern Boulevard SE, on the right when traveling south.
Designed by the Boeing Company, the first flight of the B model was made on January 25, 1955. Of the first thirteen B-52s delivered to the United States Air Force, ten were B models. The B model was outwardly identical to the A model, but had . . . — — Map (db m181310) HM
53 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Kirtland Air Force Base — B-58 Hustler Pod —
On Eubank Boulevard SE south of Southern Boulevard SE, on the right when traveling south.
This is a combination fuel and weapons pod developed for use on the B-58 Hustler airplane. The pod provided a means to deliver a thermonuclear weapon and carry extra fuel. The pod, which is attached to the B-58 Hustler, is depicted in the . . . — — Map (db m181307) HM
54 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Summit Park — Bataan Memorial —
On Lomas Boulevard Northeast at Amherst Drive Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Lomas Boulevard Northeast.
This Memorial honors the sacrifice of the Veterans of the U.S. Army, 200th and 515th Coast Artillery (AA) Regiments. The names of the men who served are listed according to their regimental batteries . . . — — Map (db m235697) HM WM
55 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Summit Park — Bataan Memorial Park — Dedicated 1943 —
On Lomas Boulevard Northeast at Amherst Drive Northeast, on the right when traveling west on Lomas Boulevard Northeast.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico A living monument to the soldiers of the 200th and 515th Coast Artillery (AA) regiments who served and sacrificed in the Philippines during World War II. SR #1783 . . . — — Map (db m235685) HM WM
56 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Central Campus — Bell of the USS New Mexico —
On Roma Avenue Northeast west of Common Mall, on the right when traveling west.
In this structure hangs the ship's bell of the USS New Mexico as a memorial to those men and women who served their country in World War II. Dedicated April 17, 1948 On loan courtesy of the Naval History and Heritage Command and . . . — — Map (db m181493) WM
57 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Downtown — Berthold Spitz House —
On 10th Street Northwest at Marquette Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north on 10th Street Northwest.
Designed by Henry Trost and built about 1910 for merchant-politician Spitz and family, its Prairie Style harks back to the Midwest. SR 371 A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico — — Map (db m236303) HM
58 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Southwest — Bill Mauldin — Southwest Impact —
On Continental Loop Southeast near Louisiana Boulevard Southeast.
As a native New Mexican from a small farm in Mountain Park, Bill Mouldin's stylized cartoons began in the Southwest landscape. From an early age he would draw posters and ads for different businesses around his hometown. Though short lived, . . . — — Map (db m315546) HM WM
59 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Downtown — Blythe House —
On 8th Street Northwest at Mountain Road Northwest, on the left when traveling north on 8th Street Northwest.
James B. and Ella Blythe built this unique pitched-roof adobe house about 1904-1905. Site No. 710 A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico — — Map (db m236229) HM
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60 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Taylor Ranch — Boca Negra Canyon —
On Atrisco Road NW north of Mojave Street NW, on the right when traveling north.
Boca Negra Canyon Boca Negra, the “black mouth,” is considered the birthplace of Petroglyph National Monument. Through the efforts of private citizen groups in the 1960s, this area became Indian Petroglyph State Park, which later became the . . . — — Map (db m182696) HM
61 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Kirtland Air Force Base — Bomarc —
On Eubank Boulevard SE south of Southern Boulevard SE, on the right when traveling south.
A land-based surface-to-air nuclear missile powered by two ramjets, BOMARC was designed to intercept and destroy bombers up to 250 miles away. — — Map (db m181363) HM
62 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Old Town — Casa de Armijo —
On San Felipe St., NW at S Plaza St NW, on the right when traveling north on San Felipe St., NW.
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 . . . — — Map (db m703) HM
63 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Old Town — Casa de Armijo —
On 208 San Felipe Street NW at South Plaza Street NW, on the right when traveling north on 208 San Felipe Street NW.
Casa de Armijo on site of Don Ambrosio Armijo hacienda dating back to 1706. One of the first homes in Albuquerque. — — Map (db m179264) HM
64 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Raynolds Addition — Central Bank Building —
On Gold Avenue Southwest at 2nd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Gold Avenue Southwest.
The Central Bank Building shown in this 1905 view stood at the northwest corner of Gold Avenue and Second Street. Central Bank and other financial establishments at Gold and Second gave the intersection the name "Bankers' Corner. Central . . . — — Map (db m236623) HM
65 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Albuquerque Original Townsite — Champion Grocery and Meat Market —
On 7th Street Northwest at Tijeras Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 7th Street Northwest.
The Champion Grocery and Meat Market was established in 1904 by Italian immigrants Alessandro and Amadeo Matteucci. The store was long considered one of the finest in New Town. Alessandro Matteucci operated the store until 1938, he and . . . — — Map (db m236168) HM
66 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Albuquerque Original Townsite — Champion Grocery Building —
On 7th Street Northwest at Tijeras Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 7th Street Northwest.
One of Albuquerque's Italian community centers and one of the city's early grocery stores. Site No. 521 A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico — — Map (db m236167) HM
67 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Central Campus — Clarita Garcia de Aranda Allison / Flamenco —
On Yale Boulevard north of Redondo Drive NE, on the left when traveling north.
Clarita Garcia de Aranda Allison 1921-1989 Among the most renown teachers and performers of flamenco in the state, Clarita grew up in a musical family and was heavily influenced by her mother and her brother Antonio, a professional . . . — — Map (db m181925) HM
68 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Raynolds Addition — The Coal Avenue Viaduct —
On 2nd Street Southwest north of Coal Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north.
The Coal Avenue Viaduct was built one block south of this location in 1901. Before its construction, trains unloading at the depot often kept wagon traffic from crossing the railroad tracks and traveling to and from the Huning Highlands . . . — — Map (db m293631) HM
69 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque — Combined Action Program Memorial —
Near Louisiana Boulevard SE 0.1 miles south of Continental Loop SE, on the right when traveling north.
Combined Action Program was a United States Marine Corps operational initiative in the Vietnam War and proved to be one of the most effective counterinsurgency tools developed during that conflict. Operating from 1945 - 1971 this program was . . . — — Map (db m313618) HM WM
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70 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Old Town — Confederate Soldiers
Near San Felipe Street NW. Reported permanently removed.
Confederate Soldiers who served in Gen Sibley's Brig with Maj Trevanion T Teel were buried here when Conf Flag was flying over Old Albuqerque in April 1862 — — Map (db m6677) HM
71 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Martineztown — Crossroads at Martineztown —
On Edith Boulevard Northeast just north of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling north.
Martineztown is at the crossroads of El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro and Tijeras Canyon Trail, two important trade routes begun by Native Americans. The trail though Tijeras Canyon linked the Rio Grande Valley to the plains east of . . . — — Map (db m189456) HM
72 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Plaza Vieja — Cuarto Centenario Memorial —
Near Mountain Road NW just south of 19th Street.
La Jornada (The Journey), the bronze sculptural grouping on the corner along with the adjacent earthen work Numbe Whageh (Our Center Place) make up the City of Albuquerque's 1% for the Arts Funds Cuarto Centenario Memorial. The memorial . . . — — Map (db m71142) HM
73 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Old Town — "Deposition with Six Figures" —
Near North Plaza Street Northwest east of San Felipe Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
"Deposition With Six Figures" is an original sculpture by William Rodwell, an American artist. Mr. Rodwell created the piece in 1968 while living and working in Pietrasanta, Italy, in the region of Tuscany. The figures were cast in . . . — — Map (db m293517) HM
74 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Taylor Ranch — Desert Varnish - Cliff Base Trail — Boca Negra Canyon —
Near Cliff Base Trail east of Atrisco Drive NW.
Boca Negra Canyon Cliff Base Trail The boulder on your left is a good example of desert varnish, the darkening of the rock's surface in response to natural elements. Over the years the exposed surface of basalt darkens in color due to . . . — — Map (db m182902) HM
75 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Plaza Vieja — Dominguez y Escalante Expedition — “Jornada De Paz” — 1776 – 1976 —
Near Mountain Road NW at Old Town Road NW.
“Jornada De Paz” Meaning "Journey of Peace" as the party made their expedition peaceful by not carrying weapons In 1692 - 12 years following the 1680 Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico, the Spanish Crown . . . — — Map (db m45444) HM
76 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Old Town — Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdes — Founder of Albuquerque — April 23, 1706 —
On Romero Road NW just south of Rio Grande Boulevard NW, on the right.
Illustrious son of the Province of Asturias Spain, Governor of New Mexico. Sculpture funded by the City of Albuquerque 1% for Arts Program as per City Council Resolution 57, 1984. Buck McCain, Artist, Santa Fe Bronze, Inc. Foundry. . . . — — Map (db m70364) HM
77 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Sandia Heights — Doña Dolores “Lola” Chávez de Armijo — (1858-1929) — New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative —
On Tramway Road NE (State Road 556 at milepost 5.6), 0.5 miles west of Federal Road 333, on the right when traveling east.
In 1912, State Librarian Lola Chávez de Armijo filed a gender discrimination law suit after the governor sought to replace her by court order, claiming that as a woman, she was unqualified to hold office under the constitution and laws of New . . . — — Map (db m45333) HM
78 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Elena Gallegos Grant — Doña Elena Gallegos / Elena Gallegos Land Grant — c. 1680 - c.1731 —
On Simms Park Road.
Doña Elena Gallegos was a daughter of early seventeenth - century Hispanic colonists, Antonio Gallegos and Catalina Baca. They fled New Mexico with their newborn daughter during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, and she returned in 1693 with two . . . — — Map (db m124926) HM
79 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque — The Eighth Air Force Historical Society Memorial —
On Louisiana Boulevard SE 0.1 miles Continental Loop SE, on the right when traveling north.
This memorial honors members of New Mexico's Chapter of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society: the first state chapter to be organized in the United States after World War II. The Eighth Air Force, formed and dispatched to England in . . . — — Map (db m312571) HM WM
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80 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Taylor Ranch — Estimating Petroglyph Age - Cliff Base Trail — Boca Negra Canyon —
On Cliff Base Trail east of Atrisco Drive NW.
Boca Negra Canyon Cliff Base Trail Archeologists, currently using relative dating methods along the escarpment, are arriving at the conclusion that the 23,000 petroglyphs found in the monument were created between 1000 B.C. — A.D. 1700. . . . — — Map (db m182865) HM
81 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Central Campus — 1412 — The Estufa —
On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue NE at Redondo Drive, on the right when traveling east on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Avenue NE.
The Estufa Built 1906 Created by President Tight and the students of the University of New Mexico. 1st social fraternity meeting hall at UNM. A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico — — Map (db m182067) HM
82 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Kirtland Air Force Base — F-105D Thunderchief —
On Eubank Boulevard SE south of Southern Boulevard SE, on the right when traveling south.
F-105D Thunderchief In 1951, Republic Aviation Corporation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber for the United States Air Force. The result was the Republic F-105 Thunderchief. Nicknamed "Thud", the aircraft was . . . — — Map (db m181232) HM
83 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Central Campus — Ferrel Heady —
On Common Mall north of Central Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
University of New Mexico President 1968-1975 Ferrel Heady was president of UNM during a period when campuses across the country, including UNM, were experiencing demonstrations and protests over issues of civil rights, academic freedom, and the . . . — — Map (db m181486) HM
84 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Raynolds Addition — 660 — The First National Bank Building —
On Central Avenue Northwest at 3rd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west on Central Avenue Northwest.
. . . — — Map (db m235911) HM
85 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Old Town — First Public School in Albuquerque —
On Romero Street NW at Church Street NW, on the left when traveling south on Romero Street NW.
Historic site of Our Lady of Angels First public school in Albuquerque. Directed by sisters Blandina, Isadora, Berchmanns, Mary and Fidela. Sisters of Charity September 21, 1881 Marker by New Mexico Chapter Daughters of Founders & . . . — — Map (db m180881) HM
86 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Raynolds Addition — First United Methodist Church Albuquerque —
Near 4th Street Southwest north of Coal Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north.
God's plan Building love at first site since 1880... For 110 continuous years, God has blessed our city through the many who have worshipped and worked here in his service. We do now resolve to keep this faithfulness growing as we . . . — — Map (db m236622) HM
87 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Sunport — Flame of Hope —
On Sunport Loop SE west of Sunport Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
A flame burns on this spot and in the hearts of the people of this state and nation as a reminder of the sacrifices of those who have served in the Vietnam conflict. The prisoners of war and those missing in action in that conflict are not and . . . — — Map (db m187258) WM
88 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Taylor Ranch — Formation of Basalt - Cliff Base Trail — Boca Negra Canyon —
On Cliff Base Trail east of Atrisco Drive NW.
Boca Negra Canyon Cliff Base Trail Notice the unusual and varied texture of this basalt boulder. Basalt is generally considered to be the most common extrusive igneous rock on Earth, composed mostly of calcium-rich plagioclase and . . . — — Map (db m182866) HM
89 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Taylor Ranch — Formation of Boca Negra Canyon - Cliff Base Trail —
On Cliff Base Trail east of Atrisco Drive NW.
Boca Negra Canyon Cliff Base Trail Notice how the volcanic escarpment curves around the island-like field of native plants in the middle of Boca Negra Canyon. This is an example of what geologists call reverse or inverted topography. At . . . — — Map (db m182875) HM
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90 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Old Town — Founding of Albuquerque —
Near North Plaza Street NW west of San Felipe Street NW, on the left when traveling west.
In this plaza were enacted A.D. 1706 by Governor and Captain General Don Francisco Cuervo Y. Valdez ceremonies incident to the founding of the Villa of Albuquerque named after the Spanish Viceroy Don Francisco Fernandez de la Cueva Enriquez Duke of . . . — — Map (db m45271) HM
91 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Old Town — Founding Women of Albuquerque —
On 19th Street NW north of Old Town Road NW, on the right when traveling south.
In February 1706 several families participated in the founding of Albuquerque but the names of only 22 are preserved in the historical record. Within those families were many women honored as being founders of La Villa San Felipe de . . . — — Map (db m45230) HM
92 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Nob Hill — French Style House —
On Amherst Drive Northeast south of Marquette Avenue Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico Built 1929 by C. J. Brennan for Homa and Alma Lee, residents from 1929 to 1974. A contributing structure to the Monte Vista and College View Historic District. SR No. 1774 . . . — — Map (db m235679) HM
93 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, West Old Town — G-Scale Railroads — Railroad Garden —
Near Central Avenue SW north of Tingley Drive SW, on the left when traveling north.
G-scale, or garden, railroads add variety to planted landscapes through movement, sound, and color. The hobby of garden railroading originated in England during the early 1900s and first came to America around 1970. The Botanic Garden is . . . — — Map (db m182215) HM
94 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Raynolds Addition — Gold Avenue —
On Gold Avenue Southwest at 1st Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Gold Avenue Southwest.
This view of Gold Avenue, looking west from First Street, was taken about 1890 during the New Mexico Territorial Fair parade. Gold Avenue was the financial, professional, and governmental center of downtown Albuquerque. The domed building at the . . . — — Map (db m235908) HM
95 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, South Broadway — Graciela Olivárez — (1928-1987) — New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative —
On Bridge Boulevard SE at Broadway Boulevard SE, on the right when traveling west on Bridge Boulevard SE.
Attorney, public servant, and activist, Graciela Olivárez was a high school dropout who became the first woman graduate of Notre Dame Law School where an award is presented each year in her name. She led national anti-poverty efforts and ensured . . . — — Map (db m45225) HM
96 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Sandia Heights North — The Green Chair at Santa Fe Ski Basin —
On Tramway Road NE east of Sandia Heights Road NE, on the left.
The "Green Chair” was installed on the Easy Street beginner hill in 1967. It was built by a company from Denver Colorado called Miner-Denver. It was a small company that installed chairlifts from 1967 to 1970. Although short-lived, Miner-Denver . . . — — Map (db m180830) HM
97 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Downtown — Grunsfeld/Hubbell House —
On Copper Avenue Northwest west of 9th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1883, this house is the only one in the Robinson Park area to survive virtually unchanged since the railroad period. Site No. 661 A Registered Cultural Property State of New Mexico — — Map (db m236330) HM
98 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Downtown — Harry Mann House —
On 14th Street Northwest at Granite Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north on 14th Street Northwest.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m236232) HM
99 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Raynolds Addition — Harvey Girls / Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter, 1869 - 1958 —
On 1st Street SW at Gold Avenue SW, on the right when traveling north on 1st Street SW.
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 . . . — — Map (db m45326) HM
100 ► New Mexico, Bernalillo County, Albuquerque, Downtown — Harwood School —
On 7th Street Northwest north of Granite Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m236227) HM

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