Last updated: May 14, 2024
Place
James Johnson House (El Zaguán)
Photo/NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
545 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico
Significance:
Santa Fe Trail trader James Johnson's adobe home; corral for Santa Fe Trail merchants
MANAGED BY:
When Santa Fe Trail trader James Johnson bought this adobe home in 1849, he expanded it to 19 rooms under a single, unifying zaguán (vestibule). Behind his Territorial Style home, Santa Fe Trail merchants kept their horses and oxen in his corrals before their return trip east.
Site Information
Location (545 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico)
Today El Zaguán houses the Foundation office, exhibit area, and private apartments.
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