Built 1937 (1937) NMSRCP # 1795 Area 4,000 m² | NRHP Reference # 01001468 Opened 1937 Added to NRHP 18 January 2002 | |
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MPS New Deal in New Mexico MPS Similar Rocky Mountains, Cathedral Basilica of St Franci, Canyon Road - Santa Fe, Wheelwright Museum of the Ameri, San Miguel Mission | ||
The New Mexico Supreme Court Building is located in the city of Santa Fe, county of Santa Fe, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Santa Fe County, New Mexico in 2002.
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History
Built in 1937 for $307,000, this Territorial Revival style public structure with hand-carved wood interiors was built by the Works Progress Administration. The state of New Mexico issued bonds of $175,000 to pay for its portion of the construction costs, and a tax of $2.50 was levied on each civil case docketed. During the Cold War in the 1950s, the building doubled as a fallout shelter.
Renovations
The original two elevators, and the additional third elevator added in the 1960s, have been upgraded to current standards. Over the decades, piping and court seating were upgraded, as were the electrical and heating systems, water pipes, communications lines, and emergency/fire alarm system The building now has a digital telephone system. Structural and interior design renovations have brought the building up to date.