Albuquerque New Mexico NM ~ 1885c Photo ~Central (Railroad ave) & 1st st. CAMEL For Sale

4,3/4 x4"This was take shortly after this Hotel / saloon was built. It depicts a parade down Railroad ave, now central, and 1st st. The Camel is perfectly positioned in the frame. There is also a banner , so this was most likely a parade. The signage on the Hotel predates that of the example pic from 10 years later. This, was most likely taken between 1885 and 1890.Albuquerque incorporated as a city in 1891- this image shows the NW corner of Railroad Ave. (now Central Ave.) to 1st St. In the foreground is the Metropolitan Building, housing a hotel and saloon, built in 1885.