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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUKG_albuquerque-electric-streetcar-system_Albuquerque-NM.html
An electric streetcar system in Albuquerque was constructed in 1904 to replace the horse-drawn trolleys. Two streetcar companies were established, one for the downtown Albuquerque and Old Town Plaza areas (the Albuquerque Traction Company) and ano…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUKF_hotel-alvarado_Albuquerque-NM.html
Hotel Alvarado was constructed in 1902 and demolished in 1970 in spite of local efforts to preserve it. The hotel and depot complex, shown in this 1908 photograph looking west, was designed by Santa Fe Railroad architect Charles Whittlesey in Cali…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUKE_madonna-of-the-trail_Albuquerque-NM.html
(West Face):N.S.D.A.R. Memorialto thePioneer Mothersof theCovered Wagon Days(South Face):Into the primitive westFace upflung toward the sunBravely she cameHer children besides her,Here she made them a homeBeautiful Pioneer Mother!
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUHA_harvey-girls-mary-elizabeth-jane-colter-1869-1958_Albuquerque-NM.html
[Side A:]Harvey GirlsIn 1883, the Fred Harvey Company hired women to serve in its diners and hotels along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Thousands of respectable, intelligent women were recruited from the Midwest and East Coast to come…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUEZ_la-doctora-mar-a-dolores-gonz-les_Albuquerque-NM.html
Side A:Dr. Gonzales was a pioneer in bilingual and bicultural education. She developed educational materials for students in New Mexico and Latin America and trained teachers in the curriculum. Born in Pecos, "Lola" taught in the area for many yea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUEX_graciela-oliv-rez_Albuquerque-NM.html
Side A:Attorney, public servant, and activist, Graciela Oliv?rez was a high school dropout who became the first woman graduate of Notre Dame Law School where an award is presented each year in her name. She led national anti-poverty efforts and en…