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.
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
- Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
- The Palace of the Governors
- P.O. Box 2087
- Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2087, U.S.A.
- Phone: (+)505.476.5090
- Fax: (+)505.476.5093
- Email: histlib@mnm.state.nm.us
- 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
historylibrary@state.nm.us
Fray Angélico Chávez History Library
New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave
Sante Fe NM 87501 USA
(505) 476-5090
historylibrary@state.nm.us