Santa Fe Mission Depot, Albuquerque, N.M.

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Postcards
Description
Postcard to Mrs. R.B. Layton, San Fernando, Trinidad, B.W.I., mailed from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Notes
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Passenger Depot was built in 1902 and served rail passengers as the gateway to Albuquerque and the Southwest for over 90 years. Built in the California Mission style, it sported a domed tower and red tile roof and was made with pebbledash stucco. It was destroyed by fire on January 4, 1993.
Inscriptions
Reverse:
Dear [sister Louise]:
...letters for some time... & am now in N.M. Like it better here, only I don't like any place one will now as I would like to get back to Sarah & the baby. Don't know when I can do this though as I'm supposed to stay with my ... until the 1st of May. Trust you are both well. My love to you both,
F.L. [Rev. Fraser Laughlin MacLeod]
613 N. Gold Ave., Albuquerque, N.M.
Date of Original
19 February 1910
Subject(s)
Local identifier
OILL0174
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Latitude: 35.0951925925162 Longitude: -106.636047363281
Copyright Statement
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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