Barrio De Analco Historic District
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Barrio de Analco Historic District is a historic district
in Santa Fe, New Mexico
that includes what are claimed to be the oldest house and the oldest church in the United States. It includes seven historic structures as well as other structures in between them. The name "Analco" comes from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Tlaxcalteca Indians that accompanied the Spanish. "A" = water + "nal" = next to + "co" place of = next to the water (in this case a stream).The seven historic structures are:
The district was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1968.
The district is at the intersection of East De Vargas Street and College Street in Santa Fe.
Historic district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries, historic districts receive legal protection from development....
in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and is the seat of . Santa Fe had a population of 67,947 in the 2010 census...
that includes what are claimed to be the oldest house and the oldest church in the United States. It includes seven historic structures as well as other structures in between them. The name "Analco" comes from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Tlaxcalteca Indians that accompanied the Spanish. "A" = water + "nal" = next to + "co" place of = next to the water (in this case a stream).The seven historic structures are:
- Oldest House (House on De Vargas Street), 215 East De Vargas Street,
- Chapel of San MiguelSan Miguel MissionSan Miguel Mission, also known as San Miguel Chapel, is a Spanish colonial mission church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is claimed to be the oldest church in the United States. Built between approximately 1610 and 1626...
, - St. Michael's Dormitory,
- Gregorio Crespin House, 132 East De Vargas Street,
- Roque Tudesqui House, 129-135 East De Vargas Street,
- Boyle House, and
- Adolph Bandelier House.
The district was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1968.
The district is at the intersection of East De Vargas Street and College Street in Santa Fe.
External links
- San Miguel Church, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, NM: 11 photos, 18 drawings, 4 data pages and supplemental material, at Historic American Building Survey