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VINTAGE

PHOTOGRAPH

ALBUM FROM 1916 ERA

THIS PHOTO 1916

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO


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The Alvarado Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico (1916 Era)
This vintage black-and-white photograph captures a sunny afternoon along the sweeping arcade walkway of the famous Alvarado Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Built directly alongside the Santa Fe Railway tracks, this iconic landmark stood as one of the grandest and most celebrated trackside resort hotels in the American Southwest.
The Architecture of the Alvarado
The expansive building dominating the background showcases the masterwork of architect Charles Frederick Whittlesey, who designed the complex under the direction of the Fred Harvey Company and the Santa Fe Railway.
  • The Mission Revival Style: Opened in 1902, the hotel was built entirely in the Mission Revival architectural style. It featured smooth stucco walls, red clay tile roofs, multi-tiered parapets, decorative rooftop domes, and a grand, continuous brick arcade lined with heavy arched entryways.
  • The Harvey House Network: The Alvarado operated as a premier "Harvey House" hotel and depot resort. It was strategically designed to entice transcontinental rail passengers to step off the trains to experience high-end dining, luxury accommodations, and regional Southwestern culture.
The Indian Building and Courtyard
The specific arched section visible directly behind the woman in the foreground marks the entrance to the hotel's famous Indian Building.
  • The Center for Regional Art: Operated by the Fred Harvey Company, this specific wing served as an active marketplace and museum where travelers could purchase authentic Native American arts and crafts, including Navajo woven rugs, Hopi pottery, and Zuni silver jewelry.
  • The Shield Emblem: A prominent circular emblem or shield sits mounted directly above the main archway, serving as a decorative visual marker for the marketplace entrance.
  • The Native Artisans: Looking closely into the shaded arcade arches, several Native American artisans can be seen sitting on the ground along the stone walkways, demonstrating their weaving and pottery techniques directly to the hotel guests.
Early Twentieth-Century Attire and Visitors
  • The Foreground Subject: On the left, a woman poses formally on the wide brick promenade. She is dressed in typical mid-1916 fashion, wearing a crisp white high-collared blouse, a long ankle-length dark skirt, and a structured summer straw boater hat.
  • The Rail Passengers and Locals: On the right, a gentleman in a dark suit and a fedora hat stands near a tall utility pole, watching the bustling activity in the courtyard. Other travelers stroll across the sunny lawns and brick plazas, capturing the daily atmosphere of an elite transcontinental rail stop during its golden era.
The Alvarado Hotel served as the cultural and social heart of Albuquerque for decades until it was tragically demolished in 1970, making this photograph a rare and valuable document of its early twentieth-century peak.
 


" VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH SANTA FE RAILROAD DEPOT, ALVARADO HOTEL IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO OLD PHOTO "



THE PHOTO IS CLEAR 1-2 FEET AWAY, THE PHOTO IS CLEAR UNDER MAGNIFY GLASS, HAZY-FUZZY ON SIDE EDGES, , BUT VIEWS CLEAR HOLDING 1-2 FEET AWAY, BIT DARK.



CAPTION ON ALBUM

" 3 ALBUMS FROM A TRIP IN 1916 "


ORIGINAL CAPTION ON ALBUM PAGE

" 1916 - DEPOT SANTA FE "

I PUT INFO ON BACK


OLD PHOTO

THIS IS A PHOTO

NOT A POSTCARD


SHADES & COLORS

CAN VARY



JUST IN CASE ANY OF MY LISTINGS 

HAVE WRONG INFO, I CANNOT ID PHOTO OR POSTCARD,

SEND INFO, I WILL INSERT CORRECT INTO INTO LISTING, TIA. 



LISTING 400 PHOTOS & POSTCARDS ON 10/27/26

THE FAMILY WAS FROM EAST COAST, NOT SURE WHERE? A TRIP IN 1916 TOURING QUITE A FEW STATES, NEW YORK, NEW ORLEANS, MICHIGAN, PENNSYLVANIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, TEXAS, GEORGIA AND LOTS MORE. A LOT OF HISTORICAL PHOTOS, FASHION OF ERA, EVERYDAY LIFE, ETC.


THE ALBUM HAD LOTS OF CAPTIONS, BUT ONLY HAD A FEW NAMES, SEEMS LIKE THEY LIVED ON THE EAST COAST, MAYBE PENNSYLVANIA?.



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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

PLEASE LOOK AT PHOTO FOR DAMAGE:

DAMAGE RATINGS:

RANKING TO EDGES ( 2 )

( 1 )-LITE DAMAGE TO EDGES HARDLY ANY DAMAGE

( 2 )-MILD DAMAGE TO EDGES, SOME MINOR DINGS, CHIPPING & WEAR.

( 3 )-HEAVY DAMAGE TO EDGES, LOTS OF CREASES AND OR RIPS & TEARS.

RANKING TO CORNER TIPS ( 2 )

( 1 )-LITE DAMAGE TO CORNER TIPS, HARDLY ANY DAMAGE

( 2 )-MILD DAMAGE TO CORNER TIPS, SOME MINOR DINGS & WEAR.

( 3 )-HEAVY DAMAGE TO CORNER TIPS, BAD CREASES, BAD WEAR, MISSING TIPS.

CLARITY RANKING TO PHOTO ( 2 )

( 1 )-VERY CLEAR, LOTS OF DETAIL

( 2 )-PRETTY CLEAR SOME DETAIL

( 3 )-CLEAR 1-2 FEET AWAY, A LITTLE HAZY-FUZZY UNDER MAGNIFY GLASS

( 4 )-HAZY-FUZZY 1-2 FEET AWAY AND UNDER MAGNIFY GLASS

CLARITY FROM 2 DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, WILL BE RATED YES OR NO

CLARITY GOOD HOLDING 1-2 FEET AWAY ( YES ) BIT DARK

HAZY-FUZZY UNDER MAGNIFY GLASS ( NO ) 

CLEAR UNDER MAGNIFY GLASS ( YES ) 

HAZY-FUZZY IN BACKGROUND ( NO ) MOSTLY RIGHT SIDE

HAZY-FUZZY ON SIDE EDGES ( YES ) 

WRINKLE/CREASE/WAVINESS TO PHOTO FROM SHRINKAGE ( YES-MILD )

WRINKLE/CREASE/WAVINESS FROM BEING PULLED/SCRAPED OFF ALBUM PAGE ( YES-MILD )

DEPRESSED CORNER MARKS IN CORNERS FROM CORNER HANGERS ( NO )

DEPRESSED GLUE DIMPLE MARKS IN PHOTO FROM GLUE ON BACKSIDE ( YES-MILD )

RUBS FROM BEING IN AN ALBUM FOR YEARS ( YES-LITE )

OVERALL CONDITION OF PHOTO, WHICH INCLUDES DAMAGE AND CLARITY IN RATING, WILL BE RATED ON A ( 1-10 ) SCALE.

( 1 ) BEING VERY BAD & ( 10 ) BEING VERY GOOD

OVERALL CONDITION OF PHOTO ( 5 )

MADE OF PHOTO TYPE PAPER

BACK SOME DISCOLOR, FEW MARKS, PAPER & GLUE ON BACK

FRONT FEW MARKS, SOME DISCOLOR

OTHER DAMAGE NOTED HERE: 

ALSO HAS USUAL SCRATCHES, MARS, DINGS, ETC.

DAMAGE A FEW SCRATCHES, DINGS, HAIL DENTS & CREASES, ALL TIPS SHOW WEAR, DINGS OR CREASES, MILD GLUE DIMPLE POCKETS ON FRONT FROM GLUE & PAPER ON BACK, MILD SHRINK WAVINESS THROUGHOUT.

PHOTO SIZE SMALL 4-1/4 BY 2-1/2 INCHES


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 "SunkenTreazure"