Entrance tower to the New Mexico State Fairgrounds

Photographer Hanna & Hanna (1910s - 1984)

Collection Name Albuquerque Progress

DateAugust 24, 1939

Locale

MediumGelatin silver print

Dimensions2 1/4 × 4 3/16 in. (5.7 × 10.6 cm)

ClassificationsPhotography

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Albuquerque National Bank

Terms

Object numberPA1980.061.261

DescriptionA tower at the entrance to the New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A sign on the tower reads, "Home of the New Mexico State Fair Sept. 24 to Oct 1". A person hangs out the window on the third-story of the tower on the left side of the tower. A doorway below the window on the ground level has the words "Exit Only" above it. The tower is flanked on both sides by adobe walls and the back of each wall has young trees planted behind them.

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