Early 20th century Albuquerque, New Mexico
old albuquerque high, built in 1914 (victorian , gothic styles used in late 19th , 20th centuries)
by 1900, albuquerque boasted population of 8,000 inhabitants , modern amenities, including electric street railway connecting old town, new town, , established university of new mexico campus on east mesa. in 1902, famous alvarado hotel built adjacent new passenger depot, , remained symbol of city until razed in 1970 make room parking lot. in 2002, alvarado transportation center built on site in manner resembling old landmark. large metro station functions downtown headquarters city s transit department. serves intermodal hub local buses, greyhound buses, amtrak passenger trains, , rail runner commuter rail line.
new mexico s dry climate brought many tuberculosis patients city in search of cure during 20th century, , several sanitaria sprang on west mesa serve them. presbyterian hospital , st. joseph hospital, 2 of largest hospitals in southwest, had beginnings during period. influential new deal–era governor clyde tingley , famed southwestern architect john gaw meem among brought new mexico tuberculosis.
this albuquerque s alvarado hotel (fred harvey hotel), native american building, laundry building, santa fe train station , tourist shopping area. campus built in 1902 , torn down in 1970. drawing captures mission revival style appearance in east elevation. raised train track platform later period not shown hide many details.
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