Downtown Architectural Walking Tour
Around the time of statehood, it was recognized that the local economy was based on being the seat of government and the location of the state prison. So, there was an intentional effort to foster tourism and with that, it was decided that Santa Fe should cultivate a particular regional tradition now known as Santa Fe Style. In the early 1950s, Santa Fe was the first American city to establish a Historical District with strict rules for preservation.
David Rasch, the former Historic Preservation Officer for Santa Fe and a collections conservator, will be available to give a walking tour of Santa Fe.
David charges $20/ person for the tour and will take payment directly at the tour. He understands the preservation issues in Santa Fe and is an expert witness for the litigations surrounding the Obelisk - the Soldiers' Monument, in the Plaza. This monument was erected after the Civil War to celebrate the Hispanic soldiers who turned back the Confederacy and prevented a takeover of New Mexico. It was pulled down by protestors in October 2020.
Sign up for Downtown Architectural Walking Tour on Saturday, February 8 by selecting it in the
Tour Doodle Poll.
Exact starting location will be emailed to participants.
