La Luz Pottery Factory
La Luz Pottery Factory is a former factory in La Luz, New Mexico. The buildings, including three houses, an adobe warehouse and kiln, a clay processing plant, and storerooms, were built circa 1929.[2] The factory, founded by Rowland Hazard, made roof and floor tiles as well as pots until it closed down in 1942.[2] The tiles were used in buildings like the Albuquerque Little Theatre.[2] The complex has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since May 29, 1979.[1]
La Luz Pottery Factory | |
The factory in 2009 | |
Nearest city | La Luz, New Mexico |
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Coordinates | 32°58′45″N 105°54′08″W |
Area | 9 acres (3.6 ha) |
Built | 1929 |
Built by | Rowland Hazard |
NRHP reference No. | 79001544[1] |
Added to NRHP | May 29, 1979 |
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: La Luz Pottery Factory". National Park Service. Retrieved February 3, 2019. With accompanying pictures
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