Hodgin Hall

Hodgin Hall is a three-story building on the University of New Mexico's main campus that combines Richardsonian Romanesque and Pueblo Revival architectural elements. Stuccoed walls and traditional wooden beams frame the entrance, creating a distinctive appearance.

The building was constructed in 1892 as the first structure of the university, marking the beginning of the institution. In 1908, its red brick exterior received a stucco covering that fundamentally changed its appearance.

The building houses the Alumni Association and draws visitors interested in exploring the university's connection to its earliest days. The spaces give a sense of how the institution preserves and engages with its own past.

The building is located on the University of New Mexico campus and accessible from Redondo S Drive. Visitors should allow time to admire the architectural details from the exterior and explore the surrounding campus grounds.

The building narrowly escaped demolition in the 1970s when alumni fundraising efforts saved it from the wrecking ball. The subsequent restoration in the early 1980s cost over a million dollars and brought the historic structure back to life.