Adobe House in Mesilla, New Mexico

Mesilla was the major town in southern New Mexico until 1881. The Butterfield-Overland Coach had a stop in town, and many festivals attended by the likes of Pancho Villa and Billy the Kid. In 1881, Santa Fe railroad wanted to establish a station in town, but the politicians asked too much money, and the station was established in near by Las Cruces. Mesilla has not had much growth, while Las Cruces became the second largest city in New Mexico.

[Mags]

A beautiful adobe home and some nice history! I understand they're cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. I'd like to stay in one someday.

[Peter Mitchell]

Nice shot. I like the adobe construction method.

[Babs]

What an interesting shot and history.

[haskar]

Great story. Beautiful architecture and shot.

[leggzy]

Such an interesting building & history

[bkb in the city]

Very nice

[summerfield]

that's an interesting piece of architecture. what is its use originally?

aces!

[Ryan]

@summerfield Thanks! I'm not sure of the history of this home, but my guess is it is one of the original builds from when town was founded. It likely was a ranch home.