El Paso's Historic Districts | Alta Vista Historic Neighborhood and Commercial District
| Dates: | April 29, 2026 |
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| Meets: | W from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Location: | On Location |
| Cost: | $0.00 |
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Alta Vista historic neighborhood and commercial district. It is a streetcar junction and historic highway intersection with Copia St. connecting US 80 to 54 (north) and US 62 to 180 (east). This neighborhood has the largest concentration in the city of Craftsman-style “bungalow” homes with hand-cut stone pillars and foundations from Franklin Mountain quarries. Begin at Faith United Methodist Church ( former Asbury Methodist, ( established 1912, at 3500 Pershing Dr., El Paso, TX 79903). This church features three outstanding types of stained-glass window styles and a unique Gothic rose window and pipe organ. Then, drive by Alta Vista Elementary School (1912), designed by Trost & Trost, passing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1931, at 3625 Douglas St., El Paso, TX 79903). This Renaissance Revival structure is the first Mormon church in Texas. The tour will also pass the First Spanish Baptist Church on the way to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and School at 3829 Hueco Ave., , El Paso, TX 79903. St. Joseph’s was established in 1916. The east wing was added in 1923, The tower and west wing were completed in 1938 also by Trost. The building is a Gothic structure with art deco enhancements. The parish buildings include a rectory and a school. This tour is on 4/29.
| Fee: | $0.00 |
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On Location
Ronald Leiman
Ronald Leiman is an active community member who has served, consulted and held positions in several organization in El Paso, including the Texas Retired Teachers Association as president and historian, the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame and the El Paso County Historcal Commission. He currently serves as the vice-president of the Board of Directors for the El Paso Railroad and Transportation Museum. He is recognized as an El Paso historian and ha been giving presentations and walking tours in the border region since 2009.Prince McKenzie
Prince McKenzie is a descendent of a pioneer family who built the first railroad across Texas. He retired as curator with the City of El Paso Department of Museums in 2001. He is the co-founder and executive director of the Railorad and Transportation Museum of El Paso. In 2018, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the El Paso Archaeological Society and has seved on the County Historical Commission for five years.
