Richardson Store, Commercial building in Montoya, New Mexico
Richardson Store is a commercial building constructed of red sandstone with early 20th century architectural features in Montoya, New Mexico. The structure displays characteristic design elements typical of the period's trading establishments.
G.W. Richardson established the store in a wooden building in 1908 before moving it to the current red sandstone structure in 1918. This relocation marked an expansion of the commercial operation during the region's growth period.
The store served as a gathering place where travelers and locals met along Route 66, making it a social hub where people stopped for supplies and community connection.
The building is accessible from Interstate 40 via the Montoya exit and can be viewed from the road. The location sits well for those exploring Route 66 history in the area.
The building witnessed three major transportation shifts: before Route 66, during the Mother Road era, and through the early Interstate period. This spans different ways Americans traveled and connected across the region.
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