Finding the First Greeks of Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1914-1955: A Walking Tour of Downtown - Paperback

by Katherine M. Pomonis (Author), Yorgos D. Marinakis (Joint Author)

From 1914 to 1955 there were at least forty-eight Greek immigrant-owned businesses located in and around downtown Santa Fe. These businesses were mainly restaurants and caf?s, but they also included candy shops, pool halls, grocery stores, cigar stores, bars, and a bakery. This book takes you on a walking tour in and around downtown Santa Fe, pointing out the historic locations of these Greek immigrant-owned businesses. This book also provides historical background on the Santa Fe Plaza and on the Greek immigrants and their families, making an important contribution to the history of Santa Fe and to Greek-American studies.