Taos Downtown Historic District, Historic district in Taos, United States.
The district spans across central Taos, bounded by Ojitos, Quesnel, Martyr's Lane, Las Placitas, and Ranchitos Streets, featuring Mission Revival architecture.
Spanish conquistadors led by Hernando de Alvardo discovered the Taos Valley in 1540, with permanent settlement beginning around 1615 near Taos Creek.
The district encompasses the central plaza, which has maintained its role as a commercial and social center since its establishment in 1796.
Visitors find numerous art galleries, traditional shops, and regular farmers markets within the district's historic buildings surrounding the central plaza.
The architecture combines three distinct styles: Mission Revival, Pueblo Revival, and Territorial Revival, reflecting the region's multicultural heritage.
Location: Taos
Architectural style: Mission Revival architecture, Pueblo Revival Style architecture, Territorial Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.40703,-105.57254
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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