Belen Harvey House, Railroad museum in Belen, United States

The Belen Harvey House is a two-story building completed in 1910 in the Mission/Spanish Revival style, designed by architect Myron Church. It stands at 104 North 1st Street and now operates as the Harvey House Museum.

The building was established in 1910 as part of Fred Harvey's restaurant chain and became an important stop along the railroad line. After regular operations ended in 1939, it reopened briefly during World War II to serve military troop trains passing through the area.

The building's name comes from the Harvey House chain founded by Fred Harvey, which placed restaurants and lunchrooms at Santa Fe railway stations. The Belen branch served passengers on the line through New Mexico, and the museum keeps railroad memorabilia and local history exhibits alongside the former lunchroom.

The museum is located on North First Street and is open on certain weekdays with guided tours available to visitors. It is helpful to check ahead which days and times work best for your visit to ensure a smooth experience.

Female employees called Harvey Girls earned monthly wages with housing provided but had to follow strict dress codes and could not wear makeup. Their personal stories, including postcards and journals from their time working here, are displayed in the museum today.