Magdalena Hall Hotel is a Trost & Trost designed Craftsman styled building erected in 1917. The 2-1/2 story building is registered in the National Register of Historic Places.
Originally built for Socorro County Deputy Sheriff Harry Hall, the hotel was one of a number of hotels built during a period of rapid growth in Magdalena, supporting area mining and ranch ventures. It is believed to be the only remaining hotel building from that period in Magdalena.
History and original purpose
Magdalena Hall Hotel was originally built for Socorro County Deputy Sheriff Harry Hall. Its construction reflected the development of Magdalena during a period when the city was growing rapidly.
The hotel was one of a number of hotels built during the period to serve a rapidly growing city, supporting area mining and ranch ventures. The building therefore formed part of the local infrastructure connected with the region’s mining and ranching activity.
Architecture
The building was designed in the Craftsman style by Trost & Trost. Erected in 1917, it is a 2-1/2 story structure.
Its architectural design and historic association with Magdalena’s period of growth contribute to its significance as a surviving historic building in the community.
Historic designation
Magdalena Hall Hotel is registered in the National Register of Historic Places. This designation recognizes the building as an important historic resource associated with Magdalena’s development.
The hotel’s preservation is particularly notable because it represents a surviving example of the hotel buildings that served the city during the expansion of local mining and ranch ventures.
Restoration and present condition
The building is restored. Before it was restored, a black-and-white photograph showed the vacant, deteriorating structure.
Modern photography is courtesy of New Mexico True, while the black-and-white photograph of the vacant, deteriorating structure before it was restored is courtesy of the Asset Detail page at the National Park Service.
Location and identifying details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Other name | Magdalena Hall Hotel |
| Type | Hotel |
| Construction date | Jan 1, 1917 |
| Address | Magdalena Hall Hotel, 404 2nd Street, Magdalena, NM, USA |
| Condition | Restored |
| Architectural style | Craftsman |
| Architects | Trost & Trost |
Significance in Magdalena
Magdalena Hall Hotel preserves the memory of a period when Magdalena was expanding and required lodging facilities for people connected with mining and ranch ventures. Its construction for Harry Hall also connects the building with the civic and professional history of the community.
It is believed to be the only remaining hotel building from that area in Magdalena. Its restored condition allows the building to retain its place as a visible historic landmark at 404 2nd Street.