New Town, Albuquerque
DateMay 1, 1881
Mediumglass plate negative
Dimensions7 7/8 × 6 1/2 in. (20 × 16.5 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Walter C. Haussamen
Object numberPA1990.013.113
DescriptionA view of Albuquerque looking northwest from Broadway Boulevard at Silver or Lead Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Armijo House is in the center of the background. In the foreground are two single-story, shotgun style buildings with front porches. The image is likely a photograph of a newspaper or advertisement. At the top and bottom of the frame are type-face writing in horizontal bars, "...mpliments of J. M. WHEELOOK, Real..." and "ALBUQUERQUE, MAY 1st, 1881."Emulsion deterioration is occurring on the glass plate causing distortion and emulsion loss.
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