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 cityLa Luz, New Mexico
Coordinates32°58′45″N 105°54′08″W
Area9 acres (3.6 ha)
Built1929 (1929)
Built byRowland Hazard
NRHP reference No.79001544[1]
Added to NRHPMay 29, 1979

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