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COLDEST WELL IN U. S. A.
GLORIETA PASS-OLD PIGEON RANCH, ON SANTA FE TRAIL
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20 BITTLE
CLORIETI PISS
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UNDER MANAGEMENT OF THOS. L. GREER, GLORIETA PASS, N. MEX.
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Memplo #I
GLORIETA PASS-OLD PIGEON RANCH
Ruins of Old Indian and Spanish Fortress
over 250 years old.
Located 17 miles east of Santa Fe, on th
Santa Fe Trail.
Glorieta Pass in early days was the only pass
through the mountains for a space of 200 miles
north and south.
1541 Coronado, the Spanish explorer, passed
through Glorieta Pass and gave it its name, from
the many beautiful trees of Pine, Oak, Cedar,
Cottonwood and Juniper which fill the pass.
This act
1841-Spanish captured first train of Texas
traders, killing many, and capturing and sending
balance to Mexico City as prisoners.
brought on the final break between Texas and
MPHI
APR
DE
1846 Stephen W. Kearny, sent out by the
American Government, met the Spanish forces
under Gen. Armijo, and after dispersing the Spanish
forces, declared the country American territory.
March 27-29, 1862-The Northern forces
of 1,500 under Gen. Canby met the Southern
forces of 1,100 men under Gen. H. H. Sibly from
Texas. The most decisive battle between the
North and South was fought here, about half of
the forces being lost.
The most wonderful and historical old Indian,
Spanish-American well of pure cold mountain water
is also here.
POST CARDS SAVING E
PHIS SPACE FOR ADDRESSED CHECKED:D:D:D:D:D:D:DEO:
1937
SATO
Road very good all way.
not curvy.
MADE BY CURT TEICH & CO., INC., CHICAGO, U. S. A
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curvy. Very straight.
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ASK YOUR SMAT
Carolyn Frautman
317 N. Mc Near St.
Butler, Genna.
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