Historic Guadalupe, Santa Fe
Closely nestled homes now dominate the streetscape. Many houses still retain the quaint vernacular style favored by the industrious and humble original inhabitants. Though interspersed with new homes or up-to-date renovations, the neighborhood retains much of its old character and charm. Located from Guadalupe Street west to St. Francis between Cerrillos and the Santa Fe River.
Historically, the Guadalupe neighborhood grew along the “Camino Real”, the road back to Mexico and eventually to Spain. The landmark Santuario de Guadalupe was the last place travelers stopped to pray for safe passage and drink from the Agua Fria well as they embarked on the trail.
Travelers, stock and wagons gathered and supplies were unloaded here after the perilous journey from Mexico and Spain. Later the Santa Fe Trail, then the railroad, terminated in this neighborhood.
The area is expanding with renovation of a district called The Railyard district, home of the historic Santa Fe Southern Railroad, and featuring live-and-work studios, shops and galleries and a fresh new energy. The Railyard is one of Santa Fe’s most vibrant up-and-coming areas.