ALBUQUERQUE
Veterans Memorial at Alvarado Square
On the grounds of Alvarado Square in Downtown is a memorial to people who have served in the military. While the monument is open to the public, it's not visible from the street. The memorial is accessed by walking into the courtyard behind PNM's large fountain at the sidewalk.
This is my favorite memorial in Albuquerque. It's public while still creating a sense of quiet and seclusion within the middle of the city. There is a globe with plaques below to commemorate each branch of the service. A few feet away is a tall wall, covered in ivy, with a bench. It provides a serene space to sit in silence to view the memorial. People seem to treat it reverently as I have never seen anyone sitting on the bench to eat lunch or talk on a cell phone.
The complex is for sale. I haven't seen any discussion of who actually owns the memorial and whether it will move when PNM leaves the building.
Alvarado Square:
Notes NM Business Weekly:
PNM, the building's current occupants, are vacating and the square is for sale.
The building is unique in Albuquerque as it spans Silver Avenue and might be the only building Downtown that has an airspace agreement with the city. PNM kept it in immaculate condition, but a new owner most likely will have to invest in new finishes and other cosmetic upgrades. The building has eight floors and all its mechanical systems are operational.
Emporis:
Technical Data
184.00 ft
184.00 ft
12
1974
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