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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Santa_Fe_PlazaSanta Fe Plaza - Wikipedia

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   History. Encompassed in the general plaza area are historic monuments, restaurants, businesses and art galleries, including the Palace of the Governors (the oldest public building in the U.S.), the New Mexico Museum of Art, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, and the Loretto Chapel.

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   Why is the Santa Fe Plaza important?

   • The Santa Fe Plaza has long been the spatial, economic, and social center of New Mexico’s capital city. Accordingly, it is the location of various historic buildings and events throughout New Mexico’s history. Now half its original size, the Plaza is landscaped with flagstone, walks, benches, and trees.

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   What is Santa Fe Plaza?

   • The Santa Fe Plaza ( Spanish: Plaza de Santa Fe) is a National Historic Landmark in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico in the style of traditional Spanish-American colonial cities. The plaza, or city square is a gathering place for locals and also a tourist attraction.

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   When did Santa Fe Plaza become a national landmark?

   • The Santa Fe Plaza was designated as a National Landmark on December 19, 1960 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. The content for this article was researched and written by Jade Ryerson, an intern with the Cultural Resources Office of Interpretation and Education. Albuquerque Morning Journal.

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   Does the Santa Fe Plaza still exist?

   • While the surrounding buildings have undergone many changes over the years, the Plaza itself remains. The Santa Fe Plaza was designated as a National Landmark on December 19, 1960 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

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3. www.nps.gov › places › santa-fe-plaza-nmSanta Fe Plaza, New Mexico - U.S. National Park Service

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   Designation: National Register of Historic Places 1966; National Historic Landmark 1960. The Santa Fe Plaza has long been the spatial, economic, and social center of New Mexico’s capital city. Accordingly, it is the location of various historic buildings and events throughout New Mexico’s history.

4. www.nps.gov › 000 › new-mexico-santa-fe-plazaNew Mexico: Santa Fe Plaza - U.S. National Park Service

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   Since 1610, when the plaza was founded as the social and economic center of the capital city of Santa Fe, a Spanish farming community established as early as 1605, trekkers, townspeople, traders, government officials and others had been lured by the trail’s promise of adventure and prosperity on New Spain’s northernmost frontier.

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5. www.krqe.com › photo-galleries › historic-photos-ofHistoric photos of Santa Fe Plaza through the years | KRQE ...

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   Aug 2, 2023 · Photo Galleries. Historic photos of Santa Fe Plaza through the years. by: Allison Giron. Posted: Nov 16, 2022 / 10:00 PM MST. Updated: Aug 2, 2023 / 10:41 AM MDT. NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – New...

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6. www.nps.gov › places › santa-fe-plazaSanta Fe Plaza - U.S. National Park Service

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   May 14, 2024 · The Plaza was founded by the Spanish in 1609 as a strategic location for defense. It later served as the endpoint marker of the Santa Fe Trail after Mexico gained its independence. During the Spanish occupation, the Plaza was unpaved.

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8. www.nmhistorymuseum.org › about › campusThe Palace of the Governors - New Mexico History Museum

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   Situated on the north side of the historic Santa Fe Plaza, the Palace of the Governors is a beloved icon, complex symbol, and anchor for the New Mexico History Museum. Dating back to 1610, the Palace is the oldest public building in continuous use constructed by European settlers in the continental United States.

9. sah-archipedia.org › buildings › NM-01/049/0167Santa Fe Plaza | SAH ARCHIPEDIA

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   The Spanish colonizers retreated from New Mexico during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. Led by Popé, a medicine man from Ohkay Owingeh, the rebellious pueblos of northern New Mexico occupied Santa Fe, destroyed its church, and transformed the plaza into a fortified pueblo with three- to four-story housing blocks around two squares with kivas.