Last updated: May 14, 2024
Place
Doña Tules’s Home Site (Santa Fe County Courthouse)
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Quick Facts
Location:
102 Grant Ave., Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Significance:
Doña "Tules" Barcelo’s one-story, flat-roofed, courtyard home was just across the street from her saloon and gambling hall.
MANAGED BY:
Santa Fe County
Doña "Tules" Barcelo, who was reputedly the best monte dealer in Santa Fe, lived here in a one-story, flat-roofed, courtyard home. It was conveniently located just across the street from her saloon and gambling hall. Born around 1800-1811, she died here in 1852. The Pueblo Revival Style courthouse replaced it in 1940.
Site Information
Location (102 Grant Ave., Santa Fe, New Mexico.)
This is currently the site of the Santa Fe County Courthouse. The building can be viewed from the outside, but should only be visited for official business.
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