JP White Building
Richardson Avenue and was opened in November 1906. This was the largest and most elegant hotel in Roswell at the time of construction. Nothing remains today of this stalwart landmark where this bit of our history once graced our city. The final demolition of this charming hotel was in 1966. In 1908, the beautiful Gilder Hotel was erected on the northwest corner of Fifth Street and Virginia Avenue. Mr. Guy Nickson, formerly the manager of the Gilkeson Hotel, purchased
the Gilder and changed the name to the Nickson Hotel around 1928. By 1966 this significant and historic landmark was gone from our city. In 1894 Henry Gaullieur came to Roswell looking for investments. At that time most of the buildings around Roswell were of adobe and small frame construction. He asked Charles R. Carr, a well-known architect, to make the plans for his new business building which was to be constructed out of locally made bricks and located on
the northwest corner of First Street and North Main Street. The new business space was quickly rented out and remained a successful business venture for many years. In 1984 this solidly built landmark with its ornate trimmings was torn down and today is a parking lot. Roswell continues to grow and change with time and progress. Hopefully we can continue in years ahead to appreciate and remember the historical value of the remaining buildings that are still a part of this great city.
Roswell, New Mexico, USA
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Early HIstoric Buildings in Roswell
Pioneer Block - Roswell Chamber of Commerce and Roswell Daily Record - 400 block North Main
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