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School
House
This is a replica of a one room schoolhouse. One teacher would have taught grades one through eight in this one room. By the late 1890s most small communities still did not have a high school. Aztec did, however, have a “Normal School” the local children could attend and obtain two additional years of education. |
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Farmhouse
This is a reproduction of an early upscale farmhouse. The furnishings date from the turn of the century to approximately the 1920s. Electricity was in use in Aztec by 1912 but it was not always reliable. |
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Citizens
Bank
The Citizens Bank was established in Aztec in 1905. Although the building is new construction, the tellers’ windows and other inner furnishings located inside are from the 1910 bank building. The original building is still located Main Avenue. |
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Log
Cabin
This is an original log cabin built between Bloomfield and Farmington in 1880 by F.W. Hamblet. Being only 14 feet by 16 feet, this cabin consisted of only one room and a dirt floor. The conditions were rather primitive compared to what we are accustomed to today. |
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Magistrate’s
Office
Magistrate/Judge Fred Lawson used this building for 18 years to hear misdemeanor cases and issue dog licenses and marriage licenses. The desk belonged to Judge Bruington. |
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General
Store and Post Office
The service window in the post office came from the old Flora Vista Post Office. The general store resembles any number of small stores that could be found in America near the turn of the 20th century. |
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Doctor’s
Office
One of the first doctors to settle in this area was Dr. John W. Brown in 1878. He is remembered for his work with the Navajo people and for his leadership in settling disputes between the settlers and the Navajos. Dr. Kenneth Roberts, who practiced in this area for many years, donated most of the medical instruments that are displayed. |
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Blacksmith
and Harness Shop
The blacksmith was an all around handyman. He would make a fire in the forge and heat metal in the hot coals to make horseshoes, wagon wheel rims or repair a piece of equipment. He often would also shoe your horse. Grinding wheels were used to sharpen tools, plow blades and knives. A blacksmith still demonstrates his craft on special occasions at the Pioneer Village. |
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Caboose
This is a replica of a Denver and Rio Grande Western caboose. Employees of the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad built it from an old D&RGW boxcar. The D&RGW served Aztec from 1905 until 1965. |
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Tinsmith
and Print Shop
At various times this building was a hardware/lumber and general store and residence between Aztec and Farmington. The printing press within the structure prints one sheet of paper at a time and is used for printing demonstrations from time to time on special occassions. |
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Old
Aztec Jail
Prior to 1887 there was no jail in Aztec. This jail was built in 1912. It was construction from rough cut 2 x 6 lumber that made it a very stout structure. |