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The Montezuma Castle near Las Vegas, New Mexico ranks among the undisputed architectural gems of the state. Built in the 1880s as arguably the most opulent and fashionable resort west of the Mississippi, the Montezuma hosted US presidents and titans of industry as well as European and Japanese nobility and the outlaw Jesse James. Patrons enjoyed the first bowling alley in the West, the first electric lighting in New Mexico, celebrated hot springs and spas, and exquisite cuisine, including fresh fish and sea turtles hauled by rail from the West Coast and Mexico. In spite of its illustrious past, the Montezuma stood empty for much of the last century -- the structure vandalised and falling into ruin. Chances for its resurrection looked dim until 1997 when the National Trust for Historic Preservation designated the former hotel as one of America's eleven Most Endangered Historic Places. It was the first property west of the Mississippi to gain that attention, and a committed preservation effort followed. Here is the story of the castle's heritage, its architectural grandeur and its rebirth as an educational complex serving the diverse, global population of students attending the United World College of the American West, founded by Armand Hammer with help from Prince Charles.
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- PublisherNew Mexico Magazine
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0937206725
- ISBN 13 9780937206720
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages128
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Montezuma: The Castle in the West
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Large hardcover in jacket, 127 pages, numerous b + w and color historical photographs and illustrations. Comes with a signed letter and is signed and inscribed by a person deeply affiliated to the Castle. Condition: book has some light, average reading wear; paper-clip mark where envelope is with signed letter. The jacket has some small chips and scuffing to corners; light scratching and rubbing. Excellent, interesting history. Seller Inventory # ABE-1697163818417
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book is new in shrink wrap, but has a small chunk out of top corner on front cover, very hard to see in picture. ISBN 0937206725 The Montezuma Castle near Las Vegas, New Mexico ranks among the undisputed architectural gems of the state. Built in the 1880s as arguably the most opulent and fashionable resort west of the Mississippi, the Montezuma hosted US presidents and titans of industry as well as European and Japanese nobility and the outlaw Jesse James. Patrons enjoyed the first bowling alley in the West, the first electric lighting in New Mexico, celebrated hot springs and spas, and exquisite cuisine, including fresh fish and sea turtles hauled by rail from the West Coast and Mexico. In spite of its illustrious past, the Montezuma stood empty for much of the last century -- the structure vandalised and falling into ruin. Chances for its resurrection looked dim until 1997 when the National Trust for Historic Preservation designated the former hotel as one of America's eleven Most Endangered Historic Places. It was the first property west of the Mississippi to gain that attention, and a committed preservation effort followed. Here is the story of the castle's heritage, its architectural grandeur and its rebirth as an educational complex serving the diverse, global population of students attending the United World College of the American West, founded by Armand Hammer with help from Prince Charles. 127 pages. Seller Inventory # 024119
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st. 128pp.incl.index; HB brwn.emboss w/no title on spine; slight wear on corners; PONinscript.ft.endpaper; clean,tight pgs. DJ copper w/brwn.-photocover; slight rub w/sun on spine. "Full of historic black-and-white photographs and more than 70 full-color photographs, this book tells the fascinating story of a unique landmark hotel. It provides details of its multi-million dollar renovation, and shares the story of a unique international educational institiution.". By President College. Seller Inventory # 034655
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