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The Palace of the Governors is on the north side of the Santa Fe Plaza. Built in 1610, it served as the seat of government in New Mexico for 300 years. After occupying New Mexico for the United States in 1846, Kearny raised the U.S. flag over the palace and took up temporary residence inside of it. The palace now houses a museum.



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