has a hand-carved, wooden railing. The remains of another wall are in the distance. Built 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 and has two square steeples. A large cross is centered on the roofline between the two steeples. Centered on the front facade is a large window bearing another cross and a large door. 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. The balcony
Description
1 negative : glass ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photographic print ; 17 x 12 cm. (6 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)
Subject
Indians of North America--New Mexico--1910-1930; Pueblo Indians--1910-1930; Acoma (N.M.)--1910-1930; Missions--New Mexico--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: ZZR700110067
Notes
Glass plate is retouched. Second print has spots on it.; Second print noted as "N15" on back.; Title from inventory prepared by Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001100675
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