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Santa Fe Plaza Renewal Project Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AC 202

Scope and Content

The Santa Fe Plaza Renewal Project Collection consists of various records pertaining to the 1960s revitalization of Santa Fe's historic plaza.

Collection is arranged chronologically and by subject matter.

Dates

  • 1966-1968

Language of Materials

English.

Access Restrictions

None

Copy Restrictions

Duplication allowed for research purposes. User responsible for all copyright compliance.

Historical Note

The Santa Fe Plaza Renewal Project pertains to the 1960s revitalization of Santa Fe's historic plaza. In 1966 a number of local citizens formed the Santa Fe Development Committee for the purpose of stimulating commercial growth while at the same time preserving Santa Fe's distinctive historical and architectural heritage. John Gaw Meem joined with the Development Committee to raise support for this urban renewal project. Meem's master plan for the Plaza proposed construction of Spanish colonial style portals in keeping with those of the Palace of Governors, brick sidewalks, new curbing and guttering, and more uniform and tasteful shop signs. John Newton Eddy, another Santa Fean, became Manager of the so-called Plaza Renewal Project. Demolition and construction began in February of 1967. The project was completed in the summer.

Extent

.25 Linear Feet

General

Contact Information

  1. Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
  2. The Palace of the Governors
  3. P.O. Box 2087
  4. Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2087, U.S.A.
  5. Phone: (+)505.476.5090
  6. Fax: (+)505.476.5093
  7. Email: histlib@mnm.state.nm.us
  8. URL: www.palaceofthegovernors.org

General

Title
Guide to the Santa Fe Plaza Renewal Project Collection, 1966-1968
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Processed by Library Staff
Date
©2000
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Revision Statements

  • June 28, 2004: PUBLIC "-//Museum of New Mexico::Fray Angelico Chavez History Library//TEXT (US::NmSM::AC 202::Santa Fe Plaza Renewal Project Collection)//EN" "nmsm1ac202.sgml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15).
  • Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.

Repository Details

Part of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library Repository

Contact:
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090