Salon | The History and Architecture of the Bataan Memorial Building | A talk by Karla McWilliams | Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 3 pm | At El Zaguán, 545 Canyon Road | Free and open to the public | Register in advance via email to hanna@historicsantafe.org
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation is pleased to present a lecture by historian Karla McWilliams on the history of the Bataan Memorial Building, one of the most important civic buildings in Santa Fe. Located next to the Roundhouse and recognizable by its gold cupola, the Bataan Building served as the third of four territorial and state capitol buildings. Built in 1900 in the Neoclassical Revival style, the capitol appeared like many state capitols, clothed in classicism with an asymmetrical portico and surmounted by a dome. It served as the territorial capital for twelve years until statehood was proclaimed in 1912. The building received additions in 1912, 1922, and 1950 to keep pace with the growing state.