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Foster Hotel
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National Register of Historic Places

Foster Hotel

On the National Register since 198640 years
Listed 1986Chama

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Foster Hotel

Foster Hotel, at Fourth and Terrace, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 13, 1986. The Register lists it for its commerce, transportation and exploration/settlement, at the local level.

What it isHistoric building in Chama, New Mexico, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 92 MB · National Archives↗
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Fourth and Terrace, Chama

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Questions about Foster Hotel

Is Foster Hotel on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 13, 1986 (Register number 86000225).

Is Foster Hotel a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension, 20.1 miles away.

Can you visit Foster Hotel?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Foster Hotel?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 92 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77847435 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.