of grass are in the foreground. Standing on top of a large mesa, the mission is thought to have been built between 1629 and 1641 by Fray Juan Ramirez.; The Pueblo Acoma Mission and convent in New Mexico is flat-roofed as shown in this photo of a photo taken before a large cross was placed between the two steeples. A portion of the graveyard wall is near the entrance. The mission continues with a one-story area adjacent to a two- story section on the end. The top level of the corner has a large balcony with a slanted roof and a hand-carved, wooden railing. The remains of another wall are in the distance. Small clusters
Description
1 copy negative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photographic print ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
Indians of North America--New Mexico--1910-1930.; Pueblo Indians--1910-1930.; Acoma (N.M.)--1910-1930.; Missions--1910-1930.; Pueblos--New Mexico--1910-1930.; Ruins--New Mexico--1910-1930.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700110066
Notes
Glass plate is retouched and has black paper pasted on top portion. Words "Twitchell Santa Fe, N.M." penciled on black paper. Print has spots staining it.; Print noted as "N16" on back.; Title from glass plate envelope.; R7001100667
Filename
00110066.tif
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