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    Historic Photos of El Paso
    Historic Photos of El Paso
    Historic Photos of El Paso
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    Historic Photos of El Paso

    By Sandra Fye

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    El Paso is a city with an international history and culture that is tied to the Rio Grande. Native Americans followed the river and traded with other groups that lived near it. In 1598, Don Juan de Oñate traveled north with a large caravan from Zacatecas, Mexico, to what became known as El Paso del Norte. Near San Elizario, Oñate claimed the area for Spain, and it became a trade center along El Camino Real, the Royal Highway, which went north all the way to the Española Valley in New Mexico.With the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, in 1848, the Rio Grande became the international boundary between the United States and Mexico, and El Paso became a town of westernmost Texas. Historic Photos of El Paso includes hundreds of images of this great American city, including government, businesses, schools, architecture, military history, and other subjects of historical interest, all showcased in vivid black-and-white.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTurner Publishing Company
    Release dateMay 1, 2008
    ISBN9781618586254
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      Historic Photos of El Paso - Sandra Fye

      HISTORIC PHOTOS OF

      EL PASO

      TEXT AND CAPTIONS BY SANDRA FYE

      The McGinty Club picnic at Orn’s Grove, in 1892. The McGinty Club was a group of men who liked to drink, play music, march, have parades, and have a good time. The club was led by Daniel W. Reckbart and was named after a song that was popular at the time. In the early days of El Paso, the McGinty Club provided the community with comedy and other entertainment and always made a point to dress well. The club was active until about 1905, when members formed other clubs, such as the Toltec Club.

      HISTORIC PHOTOS OF

      EL PASO

      Turner Publishing Company

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      Historic Photos of El Paso

      Copyright © 2008 Turner Publishing Company

      All rights reserved.

      This book or any part thereof may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2007941395

      ISBN: 978-1-59652-430-9

      Printed in the United States

      09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16—0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3

      CONTENTS

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      PREFACE

      THE EARLY DAYS OF EL PASO (1880–1899)

      THE BOOM YEARS (1900–1909)

      THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION AND WORLD WAR I (1910–1919)

      THE AUTOMOBILE YEARS (1920–1939)

      THE MULTICULTURAL GATEWAY (1940–1980)

      NOTES ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS

      The Rio Grande Valley Bank and Trust Building, which later became the Abdou Building, at 115 North Mesa Street in 1910. The exposed concrete structure was then the tallest building in El Paso. The bank was on the first two floors, while the upper floors housed the professional offices of the law firms of Bates McFarland; R. C. Walsh; C. W. Marshall; Goodwell and Sweeney; and the dental practice of Brandy and Letord.

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      With the exception of cropping images where needed and touching up imperfections that have accrued over time, no other changes have been made to the photographs in this volume. The caliber and clarity of many photographs are limited by the technology of the day and the ability of the photographer at the time they were made.

      This volume, Historic Photos of El Paso, is the result of the cooperation and efforts of many individuals, organizations, and corporations. It is with great thanks that we acknowledge the valuable contribution of the following for their generous support:

      El Paso County Historical Society

      El Paso Public Library

      Library of Congress

      The El Paso Public Library provided a nice environment to learn about the history of El Paso. Danny Gonzalez and Claudia Ramirez had photographs from the Border Heritage Center set aside for me to look at, which was a very big help. I am grateful for the information available on the World Wide Web and thank all of you who post historical articles. For the loan of El Paso books and the enthusiastic sharing of El Paso stories, thank you Stefan Kosicki. To Lieutenant Colonel Rufino De La Cruz, USMC retired; Vanessa De La Cruz; and Juliette De La Cruz, I appreciate the help identifying pictures. Glenn, Mo, and Debbi provided help and encouragement; muchas gracias a mis amigos. I hope you all enjoy the book!

      —Sandra Fye

      PREFACE

      Native Americans have been in the El Paso area for around 10,000 years. The Keystone Wetlands and Hueco Tanks sites are both about 4,500 years old. The native people followed the Rio Grande and traded along its path. In 1598, Don Juan de Oñate traveled north along the Rio Grande with a large caravan from Zacatecas, Mexico, to what became known as El Paso del Norte. Near San Elizario, Oñate claimed the area for Spain, and it became a trade center along El Camino Real, the Royal Highway, which went north all the way to the Española Valley in New Mexico.

      In 1659, a mission was founded at what is now Ciudad Juárez to convert the Manso people to Catholicism. Mission Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe was started in 1662, and when finished in 1668 was considered the best in the Custodia de Nuevo México. During the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, about 2,000 people traveled south to El Paso del Norte missions to seek refuge.

      Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, so the area became part of Mexico, and trade was allowed with the United States. This part of the Camino Real became known as the Chihuahuan Trail. In 1845, the Republic of Texas became part of the United States, and the settlement of Franklin was started on the north side of the Rio Grande. With the 1848 signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the Rio Grande became the international boundary between the United States and Mexico.

      In 1848, the United States Army sent units to defend the territory gained in the Mexican War, protect settlers, and maintain the law. Two infantry companies were stationed at San Elizario and four at the Post Opposite El Paso, later renamed Fort Bliss, across the Rio Grande from the settlement then called El Paso del Norte. In 1890, legislation was passed to construct new Fort Bliss buildings at La Noria Mesa, near Concordia. The construction

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