Historic Route 66 - Hotel La Fonda - Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. - National Scenic Byways on Waymarking.com

The La Fonda has Pueblo-style architecture, is the tallest building in Santa Fe, the Capitol City of New Mexico.
In 1925, the hotel was purchased by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad and operated as one of the famed Harvey Houses.

"La Fonda is a Santa Fe landmark, just steps away from history and art museums, a variety of galleries and shops, historic churches and, of course, the Plaza. The historic inn’s Pueblo-style architecture features thick wood beams, latilla ceilings and carved corbels. Special touches such as hand-crafted chandeliers, tin and copper lighting fixtures, and colorful tiles add character and charm. Beautiful hand-carved and hand-painted furniture and displays by local artists create a rich ambience. La Fonda has always been a local gathering spot and a hub of activity. World War II journalist Ernie Pyle wrote, “You could go there any time of day and see a few artists in the bar…a goateed gentleman from Austria or a maharajah from India or a New York broker… You never met anyone anywhere except at La Fonda.” (visit link)

Historic Hotels Web Site: (visit link)

Contact Information:
Street Address:
100 East San Francisco Street.
Santa Fe, NM 87501

Program: America's Byways Website: [Web Link] Official Name: Historic route 66.

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