Thursday, September 30, 2021 – A touch of a hospital’s history so well preserved
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
THE 482nd EDITION
THE LANDMARK
SANTA FE RAILROAD
HOSPITAL
NOW A WONDERFUL HOTEL
IN ALBUQUERQUE
In yesterday’s issue we told you of the story of the now Parq Central Hotel in Albuquerque. The past is remembered by the architecture, artwork and memorabilia throughout the building.
An original blueprint framed for all to see
Ranyee Lee, my travel companion points our tour rail route from Chicago.
Sadly there are no more timetables printed or route maps on Amtrak. Luckily you can follow the route by Google Maps or look out the window of the train!!!
A remnant of the past is this bench on one of the many patios around the buildings.
The former staff housing is now hotel rooms with the original woodwork preserved.
Cabinets of found objects decorate the hallways.
Room decor includes an enlarged postcard from 1921. (The house that the card is addressed to still exists in Portland, Maine)
The restored garden and exterior of the building.
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Text by Judith Berdy
Thanks to Bobbie Slonevsky for her dedication to Blackwell’s Almanac and the RIHS
Thanks to Deborah Dorff for maintaining our website
Edited by Deborah Dorff
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JUDITH BERDY
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