National Register of Historic Places

San Lorenzo Historic District

San Lorenzo, Grant County, New Mexico
Listed
May 15, 1988
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
88000480

About this property

The San Lorenzo Historic District, in San Lorenzo, Grant County, New Mexico, is an 80 acres (32 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The district runs roughly along the west side of Galaz St., the main street of San Lorenzo, and some adjacent blocks between C and H Streets. It includes 29 contributing buildings. Most buildings are adobe in New Mexico vernacular style. It includes a school built by the Works Projects Administration. It was listed on the National Register as part of a 1988 study of historic resources in the Mimbres Valley of Grant County.

Location

San Lorenzo, Grant County, New Mexico
32.81168, -107.91928

Categories

AGRICULTUREEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Menard-Galaz House
Industrial
0.7 mi
Acklin Store
Industrial
1.4 mi
Torres, Antonio, House
Industrial
1.4 mi
Grijalva, Luciana B., House
Industrial
1.6 mi
Portillo, Mauricio, House
Industrial
1.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Mimbres River
1863Indian Wars
1.9 mi

Questions about this property

When was San Lorenzo Historic District listed on the National Register?

San Lorenzo Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1988.

What type of historic resource is San Lorenzo Historic District?

San Lorenzo Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for San Lorenzo Historic District?

The period of significance for San Lorenzo Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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