AHS 2015-2016 Programs

 

Back to Life: Historic Fairview Cemetary

Historic Fairview Front Entrance (DeTulio built) On Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 2:00 pm, Susan Schwartz describes the history of Fairview Cemetery on Yale SE where many famous NM doctors, elected officials, ministers, soldiers and local Read More
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The Huning’s Highland Addition Neighborhood: Its Beginning, Decline, Resurgence & Future

On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 2 PM, Ann Carson describes the preservation and changes in the Huning Highlands Addition Neighborhood which is bounded by Broadway, Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Read More
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Restoration of AT&SF Steam Locomotive 2926

2926 in San Diego c.1949 (photo courtesy Stan Kistler) On Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 2 PM, 2926 restoration volunteer Steve Bradford describes the ongoing effort to restore AT&SF steam locomotive 2926. In the mid 1990s a group of Read More
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Today’s Photos / Tomorrow’s History?

On Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 2 PM, local historian, author and photographer Richard Ruddy presents “Today’s Photos / Tomorrow’s History?”. Richard will talk on the importance of photography as historical documentation Read More
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The Development of Downtown Albuquerque As Seen Through Its Built Environment

Rosenwald Bros Building - Albuquerque Museum (PA1992.5.696) On November 15, 2015 at 2 pm, learn about the numerous downtown buildings that were part of Albuquerque history after the coming of the Railroad in 1880. Downtown Albuquerque has Read More
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Legendary Locals of Albuquerque

Book Cover - Legendary Locals of Albuquerque On Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 2:00 pm, Dr. Richard Melzer will speak on his new book “Legendary Locals of Albuquerque“. The book describes 150 people who made contributions to Albuquerque Read More
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The 100 Year History of the Albuquerque NAACP (1915-2015): Events that Changed Albuquerque

On Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 2:00 pm, Josef Powdrell, who served as 22nd president of the Albuquerque chapter of the NAACP, will present the history of the Albuquerque NAACP and the events that Read More
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Albuquerque Indian School: Origins, History and Communities

Albuquerque Indian School in 1885 (NRG-75-AISP-2) On Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 2:00 pm, Joe Sabatini, volunteer at the Library/Archives of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, will discuss the origins of the Albuquerque Indian school and changing Read More
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The Unpredictable River: History of the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD)

MRGCD Construction Photo 1930 On Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm, Adrian Oglesby will describe the flooding events that led to the creation of the MRGCD in the 1920s and the subsequent construction Read More
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Route 66 In New Mexico

Historic R66 Sign Getting your kicks on route 66 was difficult in New Mexico before 1937. Find out why on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm when Bob Smith discusses Route 66 Read More
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Huning Highland 2015 Mother’s Day House Tour

412 Walter ST SE There will be no May 2015 presentation by the Albuquerque Historical Society. Instead, enjoy the Huning Highland Mother’s Day House Tour produced by the Huning Highland Historic District Neighborhood Association. From the Read More
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