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Greeting Card from Santa Fe, New Mexico. ca. 1937, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, SANTA FE CITY OF THE HOLY FAITH END OF THE SANTA FE TRAIL. The very name spells history and romance. Along the quaint and narrow streets linger echoes of the Conquistadores, shouts of roistering wagon trainmen, safe from their journeys across plains infested with warring Indians, clicking castanets and tapping heels of dancing Senoritas, the quiet voices of the Friars who followed the flag of Spain. Today colorful Indians from nearby Pueblos, quaint architecture, the soft sound of spoken Spanish all intrigue the present day visitor
Filename: 918_11_LW002075.jpg
Size: 2550 x 1605 (3.4MB)
Date: 26th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Source: UIG CULTURAL HERITAGE
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Greeting Card from Santa Fe, New Mexico. ca. 1937, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, SANTA FE CITY OF THE HOLY FAITH END OF THE SANTA FE TRAIL. The very name spells history and romance. Along the quaint and narrow streets linger echoes of the Conquistadores, shouts of roistering wagon trainmen, safe from their journeys across plains infested with warring Indians, clicking castanets and tapping heels of dancing Senoritas, the quiet voices of the Friars who followed the flag of Spain. Today colorful Indians from nearby Pueblos, quaint architecture, the soft sound of spoken Spanish all intrigue the present day visitor
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Media ID 9744623
© Cultural Heritage Images/Universal Images Group
Group Lithographs New Mexico Offset Lithographs Photolithographs Planographic Prints Southwestern United States Transfer Prints Visual Arts Santa Fe Santa Fe County
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to Santa Fe, New Mexico in 1937, a city steeped in history and romance. Known as the "City of the Holy Faith" and marking the end of the famous Santa Fe Trail, this enchanting place holds echoes of its past within its quaint and narrow streets. In this image, we can almost hear the distant shouts of roistering wagon trainmen who sought refuge from their perilous journeys across plains infested with warring Indians. The clicking castanets and tapping heels of dancing Senoritas reverberate through time, reminding us of lively fiestas that once filled these streets. The presence of colorful Indians from nearby Pueblos adds an element of intrigue to this snapshot. Their vibrant attire stands out against the backdrop of Santa Fe's unique architecture. As we gaze upon this scene frozen in time, we can almost catch whispers carried on soft Spanish voices - perhaps those belonging to Friars who followed Spain's flag long ago. Today, even as modernity has made its mark on Santa Fe, remnants of its rich heritage still captivate visitors. This greeting card serves as a window into a bygone era when history intertwined with everyday life. It invites us to explore not just a physical location but also an amalgamation of cultures and stories that have shaped Santa Fe into what it is today – a truly remarkable destination for anyone seeking adventure or simply wishing to immerse themselves in the allure of history and romance.
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