La Fonda Hotel Collection
Collection
Identifier: AC 459
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two folders of menus for lunch and dinner and special occasions of the La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The folders also contain notices, brochures, and advertisements. In addition, there is one scrapbook of news clippings from1 1952-1961.
Dates
- 1929-1961
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.
Institutional History
When Santa Fe was founded, official records show that an inn, or la fonda, was located off the plaza. In 1821, Captain William Becknell opened the trade from Missouri to Santa Fe and found lodging at La Fonda on the plaza. La Fonda hotel still occupies the southeast corner of the Plaza. The current La Fonda was built in 1922 on the site of the prevous inns. In 1925, it was acquired by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, which leased it to the Fred Harvey Company. From 1926 to 1968, La Fonda was one of the Harvey Houses. Since 1968, it has been locally owned and operated and has maintained its historic integrity and architectural authenticity. It has previously been known as the United States Hotel and the Exchange Hotel.
Extent
1 linear foot
- Title
- Inventory of the La Fonda Hotel Collection, 1929-1961
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Kathryn Robens
- Date
- © 2008
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- 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