It was one of the last buildings constructed by the railroad in Albuquerque, and was one of 13 hospitals AT&SF built along its route from Chicago to Los Angeles. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Memorial Hospital was built in 1926 to serve the railroad's employees by providing emergency medical and health care. The building was finally demolished in 1996, and a new housing has been erected in its place called the Anson Townhomes.Ītchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Memorial Hospital The building was in the process of renovation and rehabilitation when a final fire damaged the building beyond repair. Its landmark designation was initiated in response to a demolition threat. While many of the houses built at this time around downtown reflect this interest, Anson is a singular example of this influence on multi-family design.Īnson Flats was severely damaged by fires in 1989, 1992, 1993, and 1995. The building's exterior appearance, highlighted by the rough-textured concrete walls and columns and repeating pattern of porches, made a strong statement about Albuquerque's interest in being thought of as more than a sleepy railroad town in a western territory. Anson's design is reminiscent of row houses in eastern cities such as New York and Baltimore. Anson constructed several other significant Albuquerque buildings: the Alvarado Hotel, Santa Fe Railroad Depot, Rosenwald Building and the Old Post Office at 4th and Gold.Īt the time these apartments were built, Albuquerque was growing due to the impact of the railroad, New Mexico was nearing statehood and new building materials and styles were being imported from the East. Anson, a general contractor and cement supplier. It was built and originally owned by Anders W. Goods for sale in Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership), vehicles for sale in Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership), Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership) real estate for sale, Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership) property for sale, property for rent in Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership), business ads in Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership), Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership) business classifieds, services in Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership), Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership) services ads, jobs in Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership), pets for sale in Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership), Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership) dating, Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership) cars for sale.Anson Flats, built in 1910, was the oldest remaining apartment building in Albuquerque. Find here ads for sale, to buy and rent in Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership). Contacts Sitemap Other countries: Australia Belarus Canada India Ireland Kazakhstan Russia Tajikistan Turkmenistan Ukraine United Kingdom United States UzbekistanĪlbuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership) classifieds, Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership) ads, Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership) classified ads, garage sale Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership) Albuquerque (Broadway Central Corridor Partnership).