Federal Building
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About Federal Building
Federal Building, at Cathedral Pl. at Palace St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 15, 1974. It was among the first 11 of Santa Fe’s 52 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Pueblo, as it does for 15 other New Mexico listings. The listing covers 1 acre. Ten more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isArt museum with a focus on contemporary intertribal Native American art. 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 · 122 MB · National Archives↗1922 to today
- 1922Built
- 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Cathedral Pl. at Palace St., Santa Fe · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
23 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Pueblo style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Pueblo.
Memories of Federal Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Federal Building
Is Federal Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 15, 1974 (Register number 74001207).
Is Federal Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Santa Fe Plaza, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Federal Building?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Federal Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 122 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 77847537 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.