Government buildings in New Mexico have precedents in the early 1600s and now offer an impressive collection of city halls, county courthouses, libraries, fire houses, and other municipal assets that span over four centuries of history and architectural styles.
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US Federal Building
Central Region: Albuquerque
The 6’x4′ oil painting “Conchas Dam”, by Odon Hullenkremer, hangs on the 8th floor and depicts scenes that occurred during the construction of the Conchas Dam. Located on the eastern side of the state, the dam was completed in 1939 at a cost of $15.8 million. — Source “Treasures on Read more…
US Federal Building/District Courthouse
Central Region: Albuquerque
Constructed 1930. Completed in 1930 and listed on both the state and national historic register, the Federal Building is a striking combination of Mediterranean style and decorative Indian design motifs. While not a WPA building, it does contain two notable pieces of WPA art. “The Rebellion of 1680” by Loren Read more…