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repairs; (2) large portions, perhaps three-fourths of the entire structure, of old
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have continued to claim a construction date as early as 1200. In 1992, the manager of the property admitted, "We have done no archaeological research. It is as much a legend, one of Santa Fe's many legends... I'm perpetuating the legend." However, there may be at least an element of truth to the claim that part of the building is of
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The Tertio-Millennial
Exposition was held in 1883, implying Santa Fe had been founded in 1550, which was inaccurate by 60 years. The organizers of the event promoted local tourist attractions like the "Oldest House" with very little regard for historical veracity. Later operators of the Oldest House
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There is no doubt in my mind that the so-called "oldest house" is of pueblo construction, but that does not prove that there was a pueblo building on the spot; it was likely nothing but a detached house, and was two stories high... The "Mexican
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The construction date of the "Oldest House" is unknown, but local legend claimed that the building was part of the Analco pueblo and was already standing when
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It ought not to be necessary to tell even kindergarten scholars that there are no bells in
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building; the first floor is original and the second floor was reconstructed based on the original in the 1920s. Most of the house is constructed from adobe brick, which was a
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build houses, having opening in the top instead of the sides. The "oldest house" had its entrance in the roof and the dors and windows now appearing are all of very late construction.
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