Old Armijo School, Albuquerque

Name: Old Armijo School
Address: Albuquerque, United States

#179 among attractions in Albuquerque

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The Old Armijo School, also known as the Ranchos de Atrisco School, is a historic school building in the South Valley area of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is notable as one of the only surviving school buildings attributed to Atanasio Montoya, a noted educator who reformed and modernized the Bernalillo County school system in the early 20th century. The school was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties and the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. ()

Built: 1914 (110 years ago)Coordinates: 35°3'22"N, 106°40'16"W

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Nearby attractions include: Rosenwald Building, ABQ BioPark Zoo, ABQ BioPark, KiMo Theater.

2.2 miNE
Shopping, Department store
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1.6 miN
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
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1.6 miN
Riverside spot with animals and a train
ABQ BioPark, Albuquerque
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2.2 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
KiMo Theater, Albuquerque
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2.2 miNE
Shopping
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1.2 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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2.3 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Sunshine Building, Albuquerque
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2 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First United Methodist Church, Albuquerque
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2.1 miN
Park
Tingley Beach, Albuquerque
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2.2 miNE
35°4'59"N • 106°38'56"W
The Box Performance Space, Albuquerque
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral Church of St. John, Albuquerque
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