Alamosa Literally Grew Up Overnight

Photo of Alamosa in the early 1900
Historical Photo of Downtown Parade
Historical Photo of the City of Alamosa
Historical Photo of Downtown
Historical Photo of the City of Alamosa
Historical Photo of the City of Alamosa
Historical Photo of the Railroad
Historical Photo of State St.
Historical Photo of Downtown
Alamosa Early Years, Depot Circa 1900
Parade in Alamosa’s Early Years
Alamosa Early Years, Downtown
Alamosa Early Years, Chevron Fuel Station
Historical Photo of the City of Alamosa
Alamosa Early Years, 1882
Alamosa Early Years, Rail Yard
Alamosa Early Years, State Street, 1960
Alamosa Early Years, Traffic Light
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Alamosa Early Years, Depot Circa 1900
Parade in Alamosa's Early Years
Alamosa Early Years, Downtown
Alamosa Early Years, Chevron Fuel Station
Historical Photo of the City of Alamosa
Alamosa Early Years, 1882
Alamosa Early Years, Rail Yard
Alamosa Early Years, State Street, 1960
Alamosa Early Years, Traffic Light
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In June 1878, the City of Alamosa went from a tent City, to a rail center for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad.  According to local legend, the rail crews were fed in Garland City in the morning, then the building was placed on a flat car and the crews were fed dinner from the same building in Alamosa that night. Many of the City’s first buildings were brought in whole, on railroad flat cars. Alamosa was incorporated on August 30, 1878. Alamosa, which means “cottonwood” in Spanish, is the hub of the San Luis Valley for retail and services.

While the population of 9,000 may not sound large,
our Community offers much more than you might expect 

 

With numerous hotels and restaurants,
Alamosa is an active community of the San Luis Valley

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