On April 23, 2016, 10am, at the Burges House, 603 W. Yandell, master gardener Bill Hooten will give a talk on early El Paso agriculture and what can be grown in El Paso followed by a Q & A about keeping your garden looking its best this spring and summer. Light refreshments will be served, and […]
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Photos: Otis Aultman Scrapbook
Among the many treasures at the Historical Society is a scrapbook by photographer Otis Aultman. Aultman came to El Paso where he first worked for Scott Photo Company, was later in partnership with Robert Dorman, and eventually owned his own studio.
By 1911 El Paso was a gathering place for many of the main personalities of the Mexican Revolutionqv-Francisco Madero, Francisco (Pancho) Villa, Pascual Orozcoqqvand after the shooting began, many American newsmen also flocked to El Paso to cover the event. Aultman was a man in the right place at the right time. He photographed the battle of Casas Grandes, the first battle of Juárez in May 1911, and the Orozco rebellion in 1912. He was a favorite of Pancho Villa, who called Aultman “Banty Rooster” because he was only 5’4″ tall. Aultman worked for the International News Service and Pathé News and experimented with cinematography. In 1916 he was one of the first photographers to arrive at Columbus, New Mexico, after the famous raid on that town by the Villistas.
Alligators at San Jacinto Plaza
With San Jacinto Park opening on April 16, the alligator will still be a part of the identity of our Placita. This is an undated photo of an alligator at the San Jacinto Alligator Pond. If you find this interesting and want to see more of theses photos, please call the El Paso County Historical […]
Photos: El Paso Parks
Some photos of early El Paso parks
from our archives.
Research books available at the Burges House Library
Here is a link to a list of some of the books available for research, or just browsing, at the Burges House, 603 W. Yandell. Stop by and see us Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or give us a call at 533-3603. Burges House book list
Photos: El Paso Hotels
Here is a collection of photos of El Paso hotels
from our archives.
To Live and Drink in the Borderland, Part II
As many of you know, we hosted an event titled “To Live and Drink in the Borderland” back in September highlighting El Paso’s rich and varied history as it pertains to the brewing of beer. Because of the success of that event, we held Part II on St. Patrick’s Day. It was also a hit! Featured are some photos of the event.
Curator’s Corner
The El Paso County Historical Society recently acquired a collection of New Mexico high school & university yearbooks. Included in the acquisition were some high school yearbooks of Mesilla resident, Verna Lowry, who was a member of the Las Cruces Union High School Class of 1942. Hidden gems are often to be found amongst archive materials, […]
El Paso Pioneer: Samuel Schutz
The Pioneer Association of El Paso was formed in 1904 by men who had come to the city before 1900. Among its ranks were builders, merchants, traders, lawyers, farmers, miners and others who came west to make a new life or find their fortune. Some of the records of the Pioneer Association are housed at […]
Event: To Live and Drink in the Borderland
Celebrate St. Patrick’s day El Paso style with some beers, hot dogs, and a presentation on the history of beer in El Paso! Join us at 6:30 p.m., March 17th, at the historic Burges House, 603 W. Yandell. The event is free, donations are welcomed. BYOB. Food will be served!