Title:
Pennsylvania and 10th Avenue
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome PM 1965 Jun-18
Description:
Looking toward the Sacramento Mountains.
Petley Studios
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Title:
Otero County Court House
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
Gene Aiken
Koppel Color Cards
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Desert Aire Motor Hotel
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Jumbo/Large Format PM 1964 Jan-14
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Title:
Desert Aire Motor Hotel
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Jumbo/Large Format unused
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Federal Building
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen PM 1944
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Title:
U.S. Post Office
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Real Photo unused
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Ma's Cafe
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Real Photo unused
Description:
Series 6-T-154
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Title:
U.S. Post Office
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Real Photo unused
Description:
Series 6-T-55
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Title:
The Rocket City
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
L.O. Candelaria Top: the symbolic Rocket Greeting Sign upon entering the city. Bottom: A portion of the business section of Alamogordo
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Title:
Greetings from Pioneer Space Port
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
Alamogordo is in the center of a vast area of scenic beauty, recreational facilities, and historical interest. It affords the visitor an opportunity to enjoy the many points of interest within a short driving distance. Lincoln National Forest - Holloman Air Force Base - White Sands Missile Range - historic battlegrounds of the Apaches. Locale of the exploits of Billy the Kid and the natural phenomena of the Great White Sands and Lava Beds are all must to see. Stop by this modern chamber building to plan your trip to remember
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Title:
The Rocket City
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
Welcome to Alamogordo. The Rocket sign is symbolic of the city's principal industry since so much of the economy is based on Rocket Research and Development at nearby Hollomon Air Force Base. Bottom: The new and outstandingly beautiful County Courthouse
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Title:
U.S. Post Office
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
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Title:
Alamogordo Federal Building
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
Description:
Built in 1939 at a cost of $100,000.00. Houses U. S. Post Office, Supervisor's office Lincoln National Forest, District Office of U. S. Grazing Service, Border Patrol, County Agent, A.A.A., and Selective Service Office
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Title:
The Great White Sands
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
Description:
Alamogondo C. of C A National Monument Near Alamogordo, N.M. The only area of its kind in the world, composed of crystallized gypsum and one of the wonders of the Southwest. The mile high Sacramento Mts. in the background, the dunes from 75 to 100 ft. in height, and the vegetation struggling to keep its head above the encroaching sand are all well shown in this picture
Southwest Post Card Co
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Title:
BSS 29 - White Sands National Monument
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
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Title:
Air Force Missile Development Center
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
Located 9 miles west of Alamogordo near the Great White Sands. This is the home of Rocket Research for the U.S. Air Force. Testing is done on the Alamogordo Bomb Range, famous for Trinity Site, "Birthplace of Atomic Energy," where the world's first Atomic Bomb was exploded on July 16, 1945
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Post Office
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
This modern post office was constructed recently to better serve this growing community. Alamogordo is the center of a vast tourist industry: East-West Highway - Mountain Resort Areas - White Sands - Carlsbad Caverns - and Mexico "South Of The Border", close by. This also serves the Missile Complex of Holloman A.F.B., Air Force Missile Development Center and White Sands Missile Range
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Title:
Greetings
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
Description:
A beautiful little city situated in a very romantic section of the Old West. It has gone down in history with the Lincoln CO. cattle wars, the escapades of the nearby Apache Indians and the terrifying experiences of the early Spanish settlers and cowboys with the highway robbers and cattle rustlers, who would hide out in the then inaccessible White Sands country. Now, Alamogordo is known as the gateway to the Great White Sands and the numerous charming mountain resorts within easy reach, which attract thousands of visitors yearly to enjoy the ideal climate
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Title:
Greetings from Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
Description:
A beautiful little city situated in a very romantic section of the Old West. It has gone down in history with the Lincoln Co. cattle wars, the escapades of the nearby Apache Indians and the terrifying experiences of the early Spanish settlers and cowboys with highway robbers and cattle rustlers, who would hide out in the then inaccessible White Sands country. Now, Alamogordo is known as the gateway to the Great White Sands and the numerous charming mountain resorts within easy reach, which attract thousands of visitors yearly to enjoy the ideal climate
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There's a rainbow in the sky, Great White Sands National Monument
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen
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Tenth Street Looking Toward Sacramento Mountains
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
Description:
Series 3B-H806
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Title:
Ala Motel, Highway 54-70 South
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
Series S18386
Highway 54-70 South Alamogordo, New Mexico Refrigerated Air Conditioned - Phones in all Rooms - 26 Ultra modern rooms, wall to wall carpets. Ceramic tile private baths. Free radio - Television - Restaurant next door. Phone HE 7-2922.
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Title:
Greetings From Alamo-gordo
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
Description:
A beautiful little city situated in a very romantic section of the Old West. It has gone down in history with the Lincoln Co. cattle wars, the escapades of the nearby Apache Indians and the terrifying experiences of the early Spanish settlers and cowboys with highway robbers and cattle rustlers, who would hide out in the then inaccessible White Sands country. Now, Alamogordo is known as the gateway to the Great White Sands and the numerous charming mountain resorts within easy reach, which attract thousands of visitors yearly to enjoy the ideal climate.
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Title:
Greetings From Alamogordo
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
Description:
Alamogordo and the Great White Sands are really in the Land of Mystery and thrills - Near Alamogordo to the Northeast, dividing the beautiful Lincoln National Forest, lies the muscular Apache Indian Reservation, where descendants of Victorio and his notorious successor Geronimo pursue their peaceful lives and strange customs under government guidance.
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Sunset On The White Sands
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen PM 1949 Feb-02
Description:
By all means, visit the White Sands at sunset! The feeling of mystery, the quietude of the great expanse of snow white sands, the golden sunset turning at its last moments to rose and violet as darkness finally closes in. Then the day is gone, leaving this great bulk of whiteness still visible thru the shades of night.
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Title:
White Sand National Monument
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Greetings From Alamogordo
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
Alamogordo and the Great White Sands are really in the Land of Mystery and thrills - Near Alamogordo to the Northeast, dividing the beautiful Lincoln National Forest, lies the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation, where descendants of Victoria and his notorious successor Geronimo pursue their peaceful lives and strange customs under government guidance.
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Title:
Sunset On The White Sands
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
Description:
By all means, visit the White sands at sunset! The feeling of mystery, the quietude of the great expanse of snow white sands, the golden sunset turning at its last moments to rose and violet as darkness finally closes in. Then the day is gone, leaving this great bulk of whiteness still visible thru the shades of night.
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Title:
The Great White Sands
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
Description:
The only area of its kind in the world, composed of crystallized gypsum and one of the wonders of the Southwest. The mile high Sacramento Mts. In the background, the dunes from 75 to 100 ft. in height, and the vegetation struggling to keep its had above the encroaching sand are all well shown in this picture.
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Title:
Greetings From The Rocket City
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
This growing city of over 25,000 people lies in the Tularosa Basin under the towering Sacramento Mountains. It is called the "Rocket City" because of Rocket Research being conducted at White Sands Missile Range and Air Force Missile Development Center which lie close by in the valley.
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Title:
The Great White Sands
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
Description:
The only area of its kind in the world, composed of crystallized gypsum and one of the wonders of the Southwest. The mile high Sacramento Mts. In the background, the dunes from 75 to 100 ft. in height, and the vegetation struggling to keep its head above the encroaching sand are all well shown in this picture.
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Title:
Alamedo Park, Depot and Office Building
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
This view of Tenth Street looking East - One of the wide Streets of this progressive City. The modern First National Bank Building shows faith in a growing community. The towering Sacramento Mountains in the background are a favorite summer playground. This is the City with YOUR FUTURE.
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Title:
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
Alamogordo, New Mexico is in the center of a year-round recreational area. Nearby is White Sands Proving Ground where latest guided missiles are tested.
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Title:
Tenth and New York Streets
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Linen unused
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Title:
Air View Looking South
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Real Photo PM 1950 Nov-15
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Holloman Air Force Base
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
This interesting "Rocket" information sign is located at entrance to Holloman Air Development Center on Highway U.S.70 between Alamogordo and Las Cruces , New Maxico
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Title:
Entrance Holloman Air Force Base
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
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Title:
Otero County Court House
Alamogordo New Mexico (NM), Chrome unused
Description:
Completed in 1956 this modern structure cost $390,000 and serves the county of which Alamogordo is the county seat.
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