Slide Title
Preview
Date
2-1993
Description
Albuquerque’s skyline in 1993, shortly after construction of the Albuquerque Plaza (1990). it’s distinct shape can be seen in the center in this photograph. While it saw much of the same cycle of decline and urban renewal as many US cities in the 20th century, Albuquerque is currently (2011) the fastest growing city in the country.
Creator 1 Role
Photographer
Creator 2 Dates
1923-
Creator 2 Role
Designer
Creator 3 Role
Designer
Creator 4 Role
Designer
Subject Headings
Cities and towns -- New Mexico -- Albuquerque; Architecture -- Skyscrapers -- New Mexico -- Albuquerque;
Country Name
United States of America
Region Name
New Mexico
City Name
Albuquerque
Recommended Citation
Smolski, Chet; Hellmuth, George; Obata, Gyo; and Kassabaum, George, "Alburquerque: New Town Center" (1993). Smolski Images. 594.
https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/smolski_images/594
Keywords
skyscrapers, cityscape, architecture, gentrification, downtown, industry, new town, urban renewal
Notes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque_Plaza
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellmuth,_Obata,_%26_Kassabaum
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albuquerque,_New_Mexico