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Fray Angelico Chavez History Library and Palace of the Governors Photo Archives Building Plans

 Collection
Identifier: AC 590-OV

Scope and Content

Collection contains blueprints and blueline prints of 120 Washington Ave., Santa Fe, N.M. from 1963-1995. During this time the building first housed the Santa Fe Public Library and then subsequently the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library and Palace of the Governors Photo Archives.

Dates

  • 1963-1995

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.

Historical Information

On March 3, 1903 the City of Santa Fe granted land to the Woman’s Board of Trade and Library Association for construction of a public library at 120 Washington Ave. The brick and brownstone Spanish mission style building was completed in 1908 and was equipped with electricity and steam heat. It was remodeled in 1932-33, with the help of architect John Gaw Meem, and again in 1963. In 1987, the Santa Fe Public Library relocated, and shortly thereafter plans began to move the New Mexico History Museum's Library into the space. From 1995-1996, the building was once again remodeled. As part of this renovation, the façade was restored to John Meem’s design of ca. 1932-33. The museum's Fray Angélico Chávez History Library and Palace of the Governor Photo Archives moved to the new site, and opened on November 7, 1996.

Extent

3 Oversize Folders

Title
Finding Aid of the Fray Angélico Chávez History Library and Palace of the Governors Photo Archives Building Plans, 1963-1995
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
tj
Date
© 2014
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