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La Fonda on the Plaza shares a little history with La Posada
In 1958, during a particularly sad moment in La Posada’s history, the entire contents of the hotel were packed into boxcars and shipped to Albuquerque for auction. Most of the furnishings vanished forever. Only a handful of original items have … Continue reading
For Mary: A film journey through a Mary Colter masterpiece
A film journey through the seasons and time of Mary Colter’s architectural masterpiece La Posada – the historic Harvey House Hotel located in Winslow, Arizona.
La Posada: The History, a new video
Learn the fascinating story behind the famous La Posada Hotel located in Winslow, Arizona. Allan Affeldt, owner and general manager of La Posada, hosts a brief historical overview of architect Mary Colter’s amazing Harvey House, built for the Santa Fe … Continue reading
For the birds: September 2011 gardens report
So far September is being very good for La Posada’s several acres of gardens. July and August were a challenge for the gardens and gardeners. We received virtually no rain in both July and August, and the average temperature for the month … Continue reading