Palace of the Governors

105 Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM
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East < GO > West

The Palace of the Governors was originally constructed in the early 17th century as Spain's seat of government. In 1913 it was renovated in the Pueblo Revival style we see today. This is the oldest part of the building, part of it's stucco covered adobe brick walls are a couple of feet thick. This photo shows the oldest part of the building, it runs the full length of the block on the north side of the Plaza. The building is open daily 10-5.

There's a large courtyard in the center of the building.

This is one of the displays inside the Palace of the Governors Museum.

Here's a view down the length of the portal (open porch) on the front of the building along Palace Ave. Local artisans sometimes display and sell the works here. The lady in the photo appears to be either setting up display or taking it down, I can't remember which.

It was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1960 and an American Treasure in 1999.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

PALACE OF THE GOVERNORS
ERECTED 1605 A.D., SANTA FE NEW MEXICO
Reconstructed from an ancient Indian Pueblo building in 1605, antedating New Amsterdam, Jamestown and Plymouth. For over three centuries, it was used as an executive building by the Spanish, Indian, Mexican and American rulers of New Mexico. It is now a museum. In 1680 the last of the Spanish settlers were besieged in this building by the rebellious Pueblo Indians, finally fighting their way out, and escaping into Mexico. In 1692 General DeVargas reconquered the territory and before the final battle which resulted in the capture of Santa Fe, he vowed to build a chapel in honor of the Virgin and that every year a "novena" should be held in her honor. The scene here shows the self same statue of "Our Lady of Victory" which according to tradition DeVargas had with him at the end of the great procession, being borne by a group of maidens from the Cathedral to the Chapel which DeVargas built according to his vow.

NOTE: You get a history lesson with this postcard.

Photo(s): 2015