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The traza or layout was the pattern on which Spanish American cities were built beginning in the colonial era. At the heart of Spanish colonial cities was a central plaza, with the main church, town council (cabildo) building, residences of the main civil and religious officials, and the residences of the most important residents (vecinos) of ...
Taos Pueblo, one of the most famous examples of Pueblo architecture Architectural detail of Pueblo Bonito, constructed between 850 and 1150 CE San Estévan del Rey Mission Church (1629) at Acoma Pueblo, an example of Spanish colonial architecture incorporating traditional Puebloan construction techniques
The best example of the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and California mission style is the famed Manila Hotel designed by William E. Parsons and built in 1909. Other examples exist throughout the country such as Gota de Leche, Paco Market, and thousands more, especially in the churches and cathedrals throughout the country.
A beautiful Spanish desk is accompanied by a traditional Mexican equipale chair. “They’re handcrafted and they're very comfortable and we just love them,” De La Cruz says.
The Spanish expansion has sometimes been succinctly summed up as being motivated by "gold, glory, God", that is, the search for material wealth, the enhancement of the conquerors' and the crown's position, and the expansion of Christianity to the exclusion of other religious traditions. In the extension of Spanish sovereignty to its overseas ...
Spanish settlement of Puerto Rico began in the early 1500s shortly after the formation of the Spanish state in 1493 (continuing until 1898 as a colony of Spain) and continues to the present day. The most significant Spanish immigration wave occurred during the colonial period, continuing with smaller numbers arriving during the 20th century to ...
The houses that he designed in the 1950s and '60s explored a way to reconcile the lessons of Le Corbusier with the Spanish colonial tradition. This new synthesis created a completely original Modernist architecture that is uniquely adapted to its environment.
A decades-long debate over statues honoring Spanish conquistadors connects with current protests calling for the removal of statues of Confederate leaders.