ABOUT THE ARCHIVES COMMITTEE
The CHS Archives Committee is responsible for the collection, preservation, and archiving of materials relating to the history of Corrales. These include historic maps, old photographs, oral histories on audio or video, censuses, genealogical information, Corrales historic building survey forms, newspaper articles, copies of old local newspapers, and histories of Corrales (most of them written by local residents). The Committee prepares displays for Heritage Day that have included local quilts, artworks by post- WWII artists, historic agricultural implements, and exhibits on the Alameda Grant, information on Sandia View Academy, family histories, 1950s professional photographs of the Corrales sand dunes and of the Baylor-Koontz Ranch, and an agricultural time line. Once or twice a year the Committee takes field trips to other history archives or local cemeteries, and recently toured Corrales archeological sites. We usually meet on the third Wednesday of each month and welcome new members.
Corrales Family/Historical Photos Available on UNM Digital Archive
UNM’s Digital Archive is a wonderful source of photos collected from New Mexico’s historical societies, historic locations, museums, and libraries. The CHS Archives Committee has become part of this archive by adding over 1000 Corrales family photos to the UNM collection. Additional photos continue to be added. The CHS Archives consists of photographs donated by residents, audio and video oral histories, panel discussions and other remembrances, and a wide variety of documents and local newspapers.
To see these photos click on: econtent.unm.edu/digital/collection/chs. After you’ve reviewed all or part of our collection, take a few minutes to browse some of the other collections as well. It’s a great experience!
UNM’s Digital Archive is a wonderful source of photos collected from New Mexico’s historical societies, historic locations, museums, and libraries. The CHS Archives Committee has become part of this archive by adding over 1000 Corrales family photos to the UNM collection. Additional photos continue to be added. The CHS Archives consists of photographs donated by residents, audio and video oral histories, panel discussions and other remembrances, and a wide variety of documents and local newspapers.
To see these photos click on: econtent.unm.edu/digital/collection/chs. After you’ve reviewed all or part of our collection, take a few minutes to browse some of the other collections as well. It’s a great experience!
Photography Spotlight:
Ellis Armstrong
West Ella, 1963
Native American Visit at Sandoval Elementary School
A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Corrales Landmarks
Take a self-guided walk through "Historic Corrales" and visit Historic Corrales Landmarks. The Historic Corrales Landmarks folders* will be available at the following locations in the Village of Corrales:
Frontier Mart • MainStreet Office • Corrales Library • Prized Possessions • ET cetera Consignment • Casa Vieja Brewery • Perea’s Tijuana Bar & Restaurant • Ambiente Plaza • Casa Perea Event Center Gift Shop • Ann Taylor Real Estate • Corrales Pharmacy • CHS Docents
(*a small $1 donation helps to defray the cost of printing).
The Corrales Historic Landmarks informational folder includes a map of locations and was designed to help you “walk and learn” as you take a short trip down Corrales Road. Be sure to visit Historic Old San Ysidro Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties, located at 966 Old Church Road, Corrales, NM.
The Historic Corrales Landmarks are:
Candido Gonzales House
The Rivera House
Alejandro Gonzales House
Old Society Hall
Casa de Francisco Antonio Gonzales
Casa Vieja
Perea’s Tijuana Bar and Restaurant
Cristobal Martinez House
Octaviano Lopez Building
Casa Perea
(More historic buildings will be added each year by the Corrales Historical Society Plaque Committee).
Frontier Mart • MainStreet Office • Corrales Library • Prized Possessions • ET cetera Consignment • Casa Vieja Brewery • Perea’s Tijuana Bar & Restaurant • Ambiente Plaza • Casa Perea Event Center Gift Shop • Ann Taylor Real Estate • Corrales Pharmacy • CHS Docents
(*a small $1 donation helps to defray the cost of printing).
The Corrales Historic Landmarks informational folder includes a map of locations and was designed to help you “walk and learn” as you take a short trip down Corrales Road. Be sure to visit Historic Old San Ysidro Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties, located at 966 Old Church Road, Corrales, NM.
The Historic Corrales Landmarks are:
Candido Gonzales House
The Rivera House
Alejandro Gonzales House
Old Society Hall
Casa de Francisco Antonio Gonzales
Casa Vieja
Perea’s Tijuana Bar and Restaurant
Cristobal Martinez House
Octaviano Lopez Building
Casa Perea
(More historic buildings will be added each year by the Corrales Historical Society Plaque Committee).