One of the most widely used historic structures in a town of historic structures is now on the market with an asking price of $3 million.
Located at 4140 New Mexico State Road 68, Old Martina’s Hall in Ranchos de Taos is a restored Pueblo Revival building with thick adobe walls and viga and latilla ceilings that sits directly across the street from the San Francisco de Asis Church.
The two-story, 15,000-square-foot structure is well over 200 years old, but underwent a significant renovation in 2011. That project was funded by German cosmetics manufacturer and investor Martina Gebhardt who put $2 million into the effort, and in the process saw what was called the Old Martinez Hall get a new name.
Designated as a Class C structure, the building houses two private dining rooms, a dance hall, and restaurant.
Sitting on a less than 1-acre site, the structure is also celebrated by locals and movie fans for its connection to the famed late actor and director Dennis Hopper, who was known to have enjoyed more than a few parties at the hall.
The property is being listed by the Berkshire Hathaway real estate agency of Taos.
By Garry Boulard
Image Credit: Town of Taos
