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Gallegos Mercantile and Hotel on the plaza in San Luis, 1900-1905.
The two story stone building, owned by José Presentación “J.P.” Gallegos, was also the telegraph and post office

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Advert for a Hispanic blacksmith and cartmaker in Antonito
Advert for a Hispanic blacksmith and cartmaker in Antonito

Wedding portrait of José Amarante García and Teodora Espinosa from Conejos, 1889
Wedding portrait of José Amarante García and Teodora Espinosa from Conejos, 1889

Early photo of town of San Luis (undated) against its mountain backdrop
Early photo of town of San Luis (undated) against its mountain backdrop

Marriage of a couple said to be popular with the Spanish-American settlement in Alamosa
Marriage of a couple said to be popular with the Spanish-American settlement in Alamosa

Obituary for woman who was one of the first Spanish-speaking residents of Alamosa, coming about 1879
Obituary for woman who was one of the first Spanish-speaking residents of Alamosa, coming about 1879

Marriage of two young Hispanics from a well-liked and influential Spanish American families
Marriage of two young Hispanics from a well-liked and influential Spanish American families

Death notice of married Hispanic woman from East Alamosa, leaving very young child
Death notice of married Hispanic woman from East Alamosa, leaving very young child

Marriage of a local Swede and a newer arrival of Spanish origin, with Swedes, Mexicans, and Germans at party
Marriage of a local Swede and a newer arrival of Spanish origin, with Swedes, Mexicans, and Germans at party

Wedding of former teacher in the local Mexican schools and a “fair daughter of Mexican descent” in Alamosa
Wedding of former teacher in the local Mexican schools and a “fair daughter of Mexican descent” in Alamosa

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