5. 527 Agua Fria Street 2025-011549-HDRB Status Review

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City of Santa Fe
Land Use Department
200 Lincoln Ave.
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0909
PROJECT
DESC:
2025-011549-HDRB, 527 Agua Fria St. units 1, 2, & 3, Westside-Guadalupe Historic District,
Significant, Osage Design Studio, agent for Neirika, LLC, owner, requests a status review with
primary façade designation, if applicable.
LOCATION: 527 AGUA FRIA ST 1
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Historic Status ReviewPROJECT TYPE:
CASE NUMBER: 2025-011549--HDRB
DOLORES VIGILApplicantCONTACTS: P.O. BOX 1835
SANTA FE, 87504
Osage Design StudioApplicant 1216 Vitalia Street 1216 Vitalia
Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
This is to certify that the Historic Districts Review Board (HDRB) acted on your request at their hearing on
Dec 09, 2025. The decision of the Board was to designate the residence as contributing with the south façades R1
and R3 and the east façades R2, R4, R5, and R6, including the portal in the southeast corner and the alcove over the
front south-facing exterior door, including all windows and doors, but excluding any non-historic materials.
For further information please call 505-955-6605.
BOARD ACTION
Lani McCulley
Sincerely,
NOTE: Applicant can use this action letter to apply for construction permit, but the permit shall not be released until the end of the appeal period
which starts on the date of filing of the Findings and Conclusions in the City Clerk’s office (SFCC 14-3.17(D)). Your permit will be denied if any
changes on plans that were not approved by the HDRB or if conditions of approval are not met. Please attach copies of this letter to all sets
when submitting for construction permits. Ver. 12 1/14/2020



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Sample motions:
One motion for the status and primary façade designation is required.
a. In case 2025-011549-HDRB, for 527 Agua Fria Units 1, 2, and 3, to maintain status of the
residence, as significant, designating all facades as primary.
b. In case 2025-011549-HDRB, for 527 Agua Fria Units 1, 2, and 3, designate/downgrade
the main residence as contributing and designate facades (South (R13, R1
(including/excluding the portal, and R3 (including/excluding the east portal and R2 east
façade), East (R2 (including/excluding the portal), R4, R5, R6, R8 (on the north elevation),
and/or R10 (on the north elevation)), North (R7, R9, and/or R11), West (R12 (garage wall),
R14 (residence wall)) as primary façade(s).
c. In case 2025-011549-HDRB, for 527 Agua Fria Units 1, 2, and 3, downgrade/designate
the main residence to non-contributing.
The property lies within the Historic Downtown Archaeological Review District. See Chapter 14,
SFCC, Article 14-3.13(B)(1). There may be archaeological concerns associated with this project,
and archaeological clearance may be required.
Figure 1: Site Location
BACKGROUND & SUMMARY:
Streetscape:
The streetscape for this property runs along Agua Fria from just east of De Fouri Street to Romero
Street. The street is lined with sidewalks with properties having low stucco yard walls and a couple
of rock yard walls. Some of the yard walls are topped with metal fencing. There is a single chain
link fence, and to the west of Closson Street, there are some coyote fences. The yard walls and

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fences often feature wooden pedestrian gates. There are no vehicle gates. The average is forty-
three inches in height, which is the maximum allowable height.
The properties tend to be narrow and long, with multiple buildings on most sites. The buildings
vary in distance from the street, with some right up to the sidewalk and others set back twenty to
thirty feet from the street. The buildings are a combination of residential and commercial spaces.
The buildings are a variety of Spanish Pueblo Revival, Territorial, and Vernacular style flat roof
homes, as well as a variety of pitched roof homes. The homes are in lighter brown stuccos with
white, brown, and blue trims and natural wood elements. There are several properties with metal
elements as well.
Figure 2: Street View of Residence
Site Description:
The 3,017 sq. ft. multi-family residence at 527 Agua Fria units 1, 2, and 3 sits on a 0.418-acre lot
and was constructed between 1908 and 1912. While the GIS map shows the residence as significant
to the Westside-Guadalupe Historic District, the Historic Cultural Properties Inventory from 1997
states that the HCPI was not adopted, and there is no case for status on this property since then. If
the property was not reviewed for status in 1997 or since, the property would be listed as
contributing, as it was before 1997. Therefore, the residence is coming forward for clarification
of status.
According to the 1997 HCPI, the residence has been listed on the national register since 1997 and
as a contributing resource to the Guadalupe Neighborhood in the National Register of Historic
Places nomination of the district in 1999. The accessory dwelling unit at the rear of the lot is listed
as non-contributing, but is not subject to this case. According to the 2025 HCPI, the structure is
located on a 1908 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map and is not listed on the state register or the national
register.
Per the 1997 HCPI, the residence is constructed in a Mediterranean-style architecture with thick,
stucco-plastered walls, red-tiled roofs, and ornate archways, with large, symmetrical facades
designed for warmth and indoor-outdoor living. The 2025 HCPI calls this a New Mexico

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Vernacular style; otherwise, the descriptions of the existing residence are the same. However, there
are differences in the history of the structure’s construction.
The roof is a red metal tile roof with gables of various heights, gable horns, and exposed rafters.
The roof heights vary, with the lowest at 7’-10” and the highest at just under 20’-0”. According to
the 1997 HCPI, the roof was changed to the existing tile roof in 1920-1925. According to the 2025
HCPI, “the original roof was a flat roof with drainage to the north. At some point, a gabled roof
was added, raising the elevations of the residence. It is not evident if this was a clay tile roof, but
it now has a metal roof simulating a tile roof. The cross-gable roof is offset. The lower metal roofs
covering the front porches and side and back additions have a combination of metal tile and
standing seam. The roof over the garage and connector is a low-slope standing-seam metal roof.”
The walls are concrete and stucco in light tan, most windows are 8-lite wood casements in pairs
and trios, and a few picture windows. The doors are wood, with the front south door being curved
to match the curve in the portal. The south portal has a gable roof with a round arched opening.
The southeast corner portal has a shed roof and stucco piers. The yard wall along the street is low
stucco with a wood pedestrian gate, and the rear fencing is a 6’-0” high plank wood fence.
According to the 1997 HCPI, the structure has had few alterations since its construction in 1912.
The roof was changed in 1920-1925. The diamond vents had glass installed behind them at an
unknown time. The previous garage was connected to the main structure with an addition, which
is understood to be the 1984 northeast addition under case H-84-343, though the file is no longer
available for verification. However, it does show in the 1998 Sanborn map provided in the 2025
HCPI. The roof was approved to be replaced in 2024.
According to the 2025 HCPI, “The original house was built sometime before 1908. An addition
was constructed at the rear of the house (northeast side) sometime after 1908 and before 1913. A
much larger addition was constructed on the west side of the house sometime after 1913 and before
1921. The new southwest corner of the house is constructed of adobe. A covered front porch was
added at the southeast corner of the house. Another large addition was added to the back of the
house, possibly an enclosed back porch with a lower roof. A separate garage was added to the
west and access to a cellar on the east side of the house sometime after 1921 and before 1930. It
is estimated that the double gable roof was added after 1930, and a small restroom addition was
added at the top of the cellar stair on the northeast corner of the house.”
Figure 3: Sanborn Maps from the 2025 HCPI

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While the HCPIs do not match, they do both conclude that the residence is listed in the Santa Fe
Historic District State Register from September 29, 1972 (State Register #260) and to the National
Register from July 23, 1973 (National Register # 73001150), and is a contributing structure to the
Westside-Guadalupe Historic listing and the additions to the structure are all historic save the
connection between the garage and residence. The maps do not provide proof of a flat or pitched
roof, but if the roof began as a flat roof, it was historically altered to a pitched roof historically.
Mrs. C. W. Dudrow is listed as the owner of the property on the 1912 Kings Map. The 1985 HCPI
shows the residence was purchased by A. C. Koch in 1912 from the Dudrow Estate. A. C. Koch
or a Koch family member is listed as the owner of the property from 1928 through 1964. Mrs.
Dorothea K Dunakin, a nurse, was associated with the property from 1944 through 1951. No
further information on these residents is provided by the HCPIs.
Staff researched both C.W. Dudrow and A. C. Koch to determine their contributions to the city of
Santa Fe. Charles W. Dudrow came to Santa Fe between 1869 and 1872 and was involved in the
lumber, coal, and transfer business in Santa Fe. He was part-owner with his wife’s father of the
Dudrow and Bear Ice, Transfer, and Livery in 1881. The business was located near the train depot
and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and was part of the beginning of the development of the area.
The Dudrow warehouse became the Santa Fe Builders Supply Company (Sanbuso) in 1916 and is
now the New Mexico School for the Arts and Sciences. Dudrow is buried in Fairview Cemetery.
Staff found that Adolphe Christian Koch (died in 1939) resided in Santa Fe with his wife Alice
Broche Koch (died in 1982 at 106 years old) and their son Ferdinand Adolph Koch. Both are buried
in Fairview Cemetery. Ferdinand A Koch was a prominent figure in Santa Fe’s history, active in
the dry cleaning business, land sales, including the Santa Fe Ski Basin, and various civic
associations. He is listed in the New Mexico Ski Hall of Fame for his negotiation of the deal for
the Ski Basin. He died in 1982. Jamie Koch is the son of Ferdinand Koch and is a native of the
City of Santa Fe. Jamie Koch served as finance chairman for Governors Bruce King and Bill
Richardson, was State Chair of the Democratic Party, and is a former state representative.
These two families were important to the establishment of Santa Fe and still represent Santa Fe
with their community efforts.
The residential building is currently a three-unit structure that is being converted to a main
residence with a guest house. It currently has an interior-only construction permit for the
conversion work that is in progress. The addressing from multi-family to single-family will be
changed after the conversion is complete.
PREVIOUS CASE SUMMARIES:
ARC:
No Archaeological clearance has been issued for this property.
HDRB:

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In case H-84-343, the residence was approved for the construction of an addition on the northeast
side of the structure. There are no documents on file in the Historic Preservation Division.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
In case 2024-009160-ADMIN, the residence was approved for a reroof.
APPLICANT’S REQUEST:
The applicant requests:
1. Status review with primary façade designation, if applicable for the residence.
The 2025 HCPI recommends a contributing status, while the 1997 HCPI recommends a significant
status for the residence. In 1997, the residence was found to be a listed property. However, in 2025,
it no longer holds that listing. The provided HCPIs do not address the people who resided in the
structure. Staff did short research on the residents of the structure and found that they are of
importance to Santa Fe enough that section 14-12(A) “for its association with events or persons
that are important on a local, regional, national, or global level” is met. Since the residence has not
been altered since 1997, when it was on the register, staff believe that it could still be listed if the
listing for the residence had been maintained. All the additions and alterations to the structure are
historic outside of the small addition that connects the residence to the garage. Therefore, the staff
disagrees with the contributing recommendation and finds that this structure meets the requirement
to be listed as significant.
Figure 4: Façade Diagram

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RELEVANT CODE CITATIONS:
14-5.2 HISTORIC DISTRICTS
(A) General Provisions
(1) General Purpose
In order to promote the economic, cultural, and general welfare of the people of the city
and to ensure the harmonious, orderly and efficient growth and development of the city,
it is deemed essential by the governing body that the qualities relating to the history of
Santa Fe, and a harmonious outward appearance, which preserve property values and
attract tourists and residents alike, be preserved, some of these qualities being:
(a) The continued existence and preservation of historical areas and buildings;
(b) The continued construction of buildings in the historic styles; and
(c) A general harmony as to style, form, color, height, proportion, texture, and material
between buildings of historic design and those of more modern design.
(C) Regulation of Significant and Contributing Structures in the Historic Districts
(Ord. No. 2004-26)
(1) Purpose and Intent
It is intended that:
(a) Each structure is to be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use.
Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as the addition of
conjectural features or architectural elements from other buildings, shall not be
undertaken.
(b) Changes to structures that have acquired historic significance in their own right
shall be retained and preserved, recognizing that most structures change over time;
(c) Distinctive features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of
craftsmanship that characterize a structure be preserved; and
(d) New additions and related or adjacent new construction be undertaken in such a
manner that if removed in the future, the original form and integrity of the historic
property and its environment would be unimpaired.
(2) Designation of Significant, Contributing, or Noncontributing Status within Historic
Districts
(a) Status Designation
Structures within historic districts may be designated a status of "significant,"
"contributing," or "noncontributing" based upon the definitions of these terms in
Article 14-12. Staff shall maintain a record as to the current status of structures
located in the Historic Districts.

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(b) Board Authority to Review Status Designation
(i) The Board is authorized to change the status of a structure or to designate a
status for a structure with no status designated.
(ii) A change in status or the designation of a status shall be based upon an
evaluation of data provided through survey or other relevant sources of
information and the definitions of "significant," "contributing," or
"noncontributing."
14-12 Significant Structure:
A structure located in a historic district that is approximately fifty years old or older, and that
embodies distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction. For a structure to
be designated as significant, it must retain a high level of historic integrity. A structure may be
designated as significant:
(A) for its association with events or persons that are important on a local, regional,
national, or global level; or
(B) if it is listed on or is eligible to be listed on the State Register of Cultural Properties or
the National Register of Historic Places.
14-12 Contributing Structure:
A structure, located in a historic district, approximately fifty years old or older, that helps to
establish and maintain the character of that historic district. Although a contributing structure is
not unique in itself, it adds to the historic associations or historic architectural design qualities that
are significant for a district. The contributing structure may have had minor alterations, but its
integrity remains.
14-12 Noncontributing Structure:
A structure, located in an H district, that is less than fifty years old, or that does not exhibit
sufficient historic integrity to establish and maintain the character of the H District.
14-12 Primary Façade:
One or more principal faces or elevations of a building with features that define the character of
the building's architecture.
(D) General Design Standards for All H Districts
In any review of proposed additions or alterations to structures that have been declared
significant or contributing in any historic district or a landmark in any part of the city, the
following standards shall be met:
(1) General
(a) The status of a significant, contributing, or landmark structure shall be retained and
preserved. If a proposed alteration will cause a structure to lose its significant,
contributing, or landmark status, the application shall be denied. The removal of
historic materials or alteration of architectural features and spaces that embody the
status shall be prohibited.

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(b) If a proposed alteration or new construction will cause an adjacent structure to lose
its significant, contributing, or landmark status, the application may be denied.
(2) Additions
(a) Additions shall have similar materials, architectural treatments and styles, features,
and details as the existing structure, but shall not duplicate those of the existing
structure in a manner that will make the addition indistinguishable from the existing
structure.
(b) Additions to buildings that meet the standards of Subsection 14-5.2(E) shall
continue to meet those standards set forth in Subsection 14-5.2(E) in addition to the
standards set forth in this section.
(c) Additions are not permitted to primary façades.
(d) Additions are not permitted to the side of the existing footprint unless the addition
is set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the primary facade. The addition shall
not exceed fifty percent of the square footage of the existing footprint, and shall not
exceed fifty percent of the existing dimension of the primary facade. To the extent
architecturally practicable, new additions shall be attached to any existing
noncontributing portion of structures instead of attaching them to the significant or
contributing portion.
(e) The height of additions:
(i) For significant and landmark structures shall be a minimum of six (6) inches
less than the parapet or equivalent roof-feature of the existing adjacent
connecting facade.
(ii) For contributing structures shall be no more than one additional story higher
than the existing structure. To the extent architecturally practicable, two-story
additions shall be set to the rear or the side rear of the structure. When an
additional story is to be placed upon an existing contributing structure, that
footprint may be no greater than fifty percent of the footprint of the existing
structure, subject to the provisions of Subsection A(1) above. For the purposes
of this paragraph, an additional story shall not exceed twelve (12) feet from
the existing rooftop to the highest point of that story.
(3) Remodeling to Increase Height; Rooftop Appurtenances
(a) For remodeling of existing significant and landmark structures, no increase in
height of the structures is permitted. (For standards relating to additions to existing
structures, see paragraph (2) above.)
(b) For significant and landmark structures, publicly visible rooftop appurtenances,
including but not limited to solar collectors, clerestories, decks, or mechanical
equipment, shall not be added, nor shall the parapet be raised to conceal the rooftop
appurtenances. For contributing buildings, solar collectors, clerestories, decks, or
mechanical equipment if publicly visible shall not be added.
(4) Porches and Portals
Existing porches or portals shall not be enclosed.

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(5) Windows, Doors, and Other Architectural Features
(a) For all facades of significant and landmark structures and for the primary facades
of contributing structures:
(i) Historic windows shall be repaired or restored wherever possible. Historic
windows that cannot be repaired or restored shall be duplicated in the size,
style, and material of the original. Thermal double pane glass may be used. No
opening shall be widened or narrowed.
(ii) No new opening shall be made where one presently does not exist unless
historic documentation supports its prior existence.
(iii) No existing opening shall be closed.
(b) For all façades of significant, contributing, and landmark structures, architectural
features, finishes, and details other than doors and windows shall be repaired rather
than replaced. In the event replacement is necessary, the use of new material may
be approved. The new material shall match the material being replaced in
composition, design, color, texture, and other visual qualities. Replacement or
duplication of missing features shall be substantiated by documentation, physical,
or pictorial evidence.
(6) Roofs
The existing roof styles and materials shall be maintained or replaced in kind if
necessary. The addition of dormers or other roof features should only be considered
when they are an existing or historical feature of the structure.
(8) Archaeological Resources
Discovery of archaeological resources made during the historic districts review process
shall be referred to the archaeological review committee.
(9) Height, Pitch, Scale, Massing, and Floor Step backs
The height, pitch, scale, and massing of any structure in a historic district, as defined in
this section, shall be limited as provided for in this section, unless further restricted
within this chapter.
(a) Applicability
The following sections identify specific areas and specific projects subject to this
section. Planning and land use department staff shall determine whether or not
properties are included within this section. (Ord. No. 2007-45 § 30; Ord. #2020-22,
§ 16)
F. When the proposed building, yard wall, or fence is located in a
streetscape that includes no buildings, yard walls, or fences, the
height of the proposed building shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet.
Yard walls and fences in this streetscape shall not exceed five (5)
feet in height.
(c) Height

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(ii) In exercising its authority under this section, the board shall limit the height of
structures as set forth in this section. Heights of existing structures shall be as
set forth on the official map of building heights in the historic districts.
A. If a proposed building has a parapet, the façade shall not be in excess
of two (2) feet of the average of the height of the façades in the
streetscape.
B. If the proposed building has a pitched roof, the ridge height of the
proposed building shall not be in excess of two (2) feet of the
average of the ridge height of the pitched roofs in the streetscape.
C. Yard walls and fences shall be limited to a height that does not
exceed the average of the height of other yard walls and fences in
the streetscape.
D. Pursuant to Section 14-7.4(C), the height of any other structure shall
be limited to the allowable building height within the applicable
streetscape, as defined in this section. (Ord. No. 2002-37 § 26)
E. The height and dimension of signage are set forth in Section 14-
8.10(H).
F. The board may increase the allowable height for proposed buildings
and additions located on a sloping site where the difference in the
natural grade along the structure's foundation exceeds two (2) feet.
In no case shall the height of a façade exceed four (4) feet above the
allowable height of the applicable streetscape measured from
natural or finished grade, whichever is more restrictive. This
increase in height shall be constructed only in the form of building
step-backs from the street.
(d) Pitch
If the determined streetscape includes over fifty percent of buildings with pitched
roofs, the proposed building may have a pitched roof. A pitched roof is defined as
a gable, shed, or hipped roof. The pitch of the roof shall match the predominant
pitch extant in the streetscape.
(e) Scale
The height of a proposed building or addition, its façade length, and its roof form
and pitch shall appear to be in proportion to the height, façade length, and roof form
and pitch of buildings in the applicable streetscape, or the building on which the
addition is proposed.
(f) Massing and Floor Step backs
The Board may require that upper floor levels be stepped back, to carry out the
intent of this section; provided that the board in making such determinations shall
take into account whether the height of the proposed building, yard wall, fence, or
proposed step back of upper floor levels is in harmony with the massing of the
applicable streetscape and preservation of the historic and characteristic visual

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qualities of the streetscape. The Board shall also require that the publicly visible
façades of the structure be in conformance with Subsections 14-5.2(E) through (H),
and in meeting those requirements, may require that different floor levels be stepped
back.
(I) Westside-Guadalupe Historic District
(1) District Standards
Compliance with the following structural standards shall occur whenever those exterior
features of buildings and other structures subject to public view from any public street,
way, or other public place are erected, altered, or demolished:
(a) Slump block, stucco, brick, or stone shall be used as exterior wall materials. Wood
and other materials may be used for details. Aluminum siding, metal panels,
mirrored glass, and unstuccoed concrete block or unstuccoed concrete shall not be
used as exterior wall materials;
(b) The color of stuccoed buildings shall predominantly be in browns, tans, local earth
tones, and soft pastels. Surfaces of stone or brick shall be in the natural color.
Entryways, and portales or porches may be emphasized by the use of white or other
colors. Painting of buildings with a color that causes arresting or spectacular effects,
or with bold repetitive patterns, or using buildings as signs is prohibited. Murals,
however, are permitted and may be referred to the city arts board for an advisory
recommendation.
(c) Roof form, slope, and shape. It is intended that buildings be designed to be "wall-
dominated". "Wall-dominated" means that the building's geometry is more defined
by walls than by roofs. Buildings with flat, gabled, shed, or hipped roofs can be
designed as "wall-dominated" solutions and are allowed. The height of the roof
above the wall shall be no greater than the height of the wall. Folded plate,
hyperbolic, or mansard roofs are not allowed.
(d) The use of solar and other energy-collecting and conserving strategies is
encouraged. The use of large, glazed areas on south-facing walls for trombe walls
or other solar collectors, direct gain, or other energy-collecting purposes is allowed.
When in view from any public street, way, or other public place, solar equipment
shall be screened as follows:
(i) raising the parapet;
(ii) setting back from the edge of the roof;
(iii) framing the collector with wood;
(iv) in the case of pitched roofs, by integrating the collector into the pitch;
(v) in the case of ground solar collectors, by a wall or vegetation;
(vi) in the case of wall collectors, by enclosing by end or other walls;
(vii) other means that screen the collector or integrate it into the overall structure.
Non-glare materials shall be used in solar collectors.

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(e) Mechanical, electrical, telephone equipment, microwave satellite receiving dishes,
and other obtrusive equipment shall be architecturally screened with opaque
materials by raising the parapet, boxing in the equipment, or other appropriate
means. The equipment shall be of a low profile to minimize the screening problems.
(f) Walls and fences shall be of brick, adobe, masonry, rock, wood, coyote fencing, or
similar materials. Wrought iron fences and slump block walls are allowed. Walls of
unstuccoed concrete block, unstuccoed concrete, chain-link, metal wire, or similar
materials are prohibited, except where the wall or fence is not in the street frontage.
(g) Greenhouses
(h) Attached greenhouses that front on the street shall give the appearance of being
integrated into the structure of the building or of being a substantive addition rather
than having a lean-to effect. The use of corrugated fiberglass or rolled plastic for
the external surface of attached or freestanding greenhouses that front on the street
is prohibited. Greenhouses with slanting sides shall be bracketed at the ends, and
that greenhouses made from enclosed porches or portales maintain the shape of the
porch or portal.
(i) Porches and portales are encouraged;
(j) When parking spaces are required for commercial or multi-family residential
buildings, they shall be placed to the rear or side of the building.
(2) Walls; Fences; Solar Collectors; Administration
Applications for the erection, alteration, or demolition of walls, fences, and solar
collectors and required submittals shall be reviewed by the planning and land use
department. Approval, disapproval, or referral shall be indicated by the division on the
application for the building permit and on each of the required submittals, all of which
shall be signed by the division staff assigned to the review. The division shall report
approvals, disapprovals, and referrals to the board at its next regular meeting as an
informational item. (Ord. No. 2007-45 § 30; Ord. #2020-22, § 16)



















https://historyinsantafe.com/santa-fe-railyard-history/
Dudrow & Company
• By Ana Pacheco
Dudrow & Bears Transfer station in Santa Fe in the 1881.
The Dudrow & Bears Transfer Corral in 1881 was a family-run business. Charles W. Dudrow,
came to Santa Fe between 1869 and 1872. He had been a driver for the Barlow and

Sanderson stage lines that ran from Pueblo, Colorado, to Santa Fe. When he arrived in
Santa Fe he married Cora Bear and became a business partner with her father, Samuel
Bear. They opened Dudrow & Bear Ice, Transfer and Livery. The business was located near
the train depot and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Fairview Cemetery
The family tombstone of Charles Dudrow at Fairview cemetery.
Long before the Dudrow transfer station Our Lady of Guadalupe mission church dominated
the area. Originally built in 1777 on the banks of the Santa Fe River, the church closed in
1826 when it fell into disrepair. A new 575-pound bell complimented the church remodel in
the 1850s. The altar screen included a replica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The painting came
to Santa Fe by ox train in 1783. The Santuario de Guadalupe is the oldest continuously
standing shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the United States.



Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patron saint of Mexico.
A hundred years after the original structure was completed, the old mission-style building
was radically changed. After its alteration it resembled a typical east-coast church, with a
steeple painted bright orange. The spire was centered above the entry instead of at the
southeast corner where the bell tower once stood. Gothic-style windows were built into the
walls and a white picket fence was erected to enclose the churchyard. One reason given for
these drastic changes was the arrival of many English-speaking Catholics from the east,
who brought their building style with them.
Railroad Comes to Santa Fe
The eastern edge of the Santuario grounds has also withstood many changes. In 1889, the
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad offered narrow-gauge rail service between Santa Fe and
Denver out of a nearby depot. The line closed its service in 1941. Once it closed the train
rails and ties were torn from the Santuario’s property line along Guadalupe Street.
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Osage Design Studio
Richard Woodbury
1216 Vitalia Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
505.629.5948
osagedesignstudio@yahoo.com
November 7, 2025
Historic Preservation Division
Planning and Land Use Department
City Hall
200 Lincoln Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Address: 527 Agua Fria Street, Santa Fe NM 87501
Owners: NEIRIKA LLC
Building Status: Significant – To be determined
UPC: 1-053-099-521-161
Parcel No.: 11266176
On behalf of the applicant NEIRIKA LLC, I am submitting a Request for Status Review for 527 Agua Fria
Street. The property is located within the Guadalupe Historic District. The site has two existing
residential structures. The subject structure is a tri-plex to be converted into a duplex located at the
front of the property facing Agua Fria Street. The rear structure is not part of the scope of this request;
no work planned on the rear structure.
The project was originally submitted July 15, 2025 with an October 14, 2025 HDRB hearing scheduled.
However, your division determined that the status of the subject building required a new review. I am
requesting that the status review be placed on the December 9, 2025 HDRB hearing.
In addition, the most current Historic Cultural Properties Inventory (HCPI) dates from 1997. We were
informed by your division that a new HCPI is required. A new HCPI is being prepared.
Per your email 11/6/25, you stated that if your division received this status request letter by 11/10/25
and the new HCPI by 11/30/25, the status review can be placed on the December 9, 2025 HDRB hearing
agenda.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Richard Woodbury
Richard Woodbury
Osage Design Studio
Attachments: 24x36 drawing set, existing site plan, floor plan & exterior elevations
Existing Building Photographs

Historic Preservation Division, Department of Cultural Affairs 10/24/2013
HISTORIC CULTURAL PROPERTIES INVENTORY (HCPI)
BASE FORM
1. IDENTIFICATION
HCPI #
NMCRIS #
Project Name:527 Agua Fria Street
Survey Date: November 25, 2025
Agency Number:
Other #Old ID# 051613581; Santa Fe ID Number H1510
Update
NAME OF PROPERTY
Historic Name:243 Aqua Fria, 243/527 Agua Fria (Aqua
Fria)
Current Name:527 Agua Fria Street
OWNER and contact information:
SURVEYOR and contact information:Tina Reames; CSR Architects; 220 Gold Avenue SW; Albuquerque, NM 87102
PROPERTY TYPE
Category: Building Structure Object District Site
Subcategory: Acequia/Historic Irrigation Ditch Road/Trail Other Linear
LAND STATUS
Federal State Local Private Other (land grant, tribal, etc.)
Specify Other:
2. LOCATION
STREET ADDRESS:527 Agua Fria Street
CITY:Santa Fe, NM 87501
COUNTY:Santa Fe
If no street address, describe how to locate the
property:
UTM Coordinates:Hemisphere N
Map-datum: NAD 83 Zone:13
E:414338.4 N:3949579.4
USGS Quad Name USGS Quad Code:
Assessor Parcel #11266176
Local Reference #
SETTING
Category:
Urban Suburban Rural Village
Subcategory:
commercial industrial residential public
3. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
HISTORIC FUNCTION: Residence, Duplex (and for a time,
a three-unit) residence
CURRENT FUNCTION:Residence
CURRENT CONDITION:
intact altered deteriorated other
Describe:
CONSTRUCTION DATE: Before 1908
Known
Estimated
Source:1908 sanborn Fire Insurance Map
continuation
ARCHITECT/BUILDER:Unknown
BREIF DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:The property consists of a lot that is approximately 18,050 sf (.41 acres), located
on the north side of Agua Fria Street, west of De Fouri Street. The house is located at the south end of the lot, along
Agua Fria Street, and a small front yard, enclosed by a low adobe wall that has been stuccoed, is located between the
front façade of the house and the sidewalk.
North of the house is a small backyard surrounded by a wooden fence. A dirt and gravel drive runs along the east edge
of the lot and to the north of the house. The house is a one-story, pitched roof, combination adobe and wood stud
house that has been faced with a stucco finish. The back of the lot holds another single story smaller house
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The front of the house entry is marked by a protruding front porch with arched screened front entry door. The front
porch is not very visible from the street as the landscape is overgrown with evergreen trees. The rest of the south
façade includes three sets of wood windows: central and nearest the front door is an 8/8/8 triple casement window,
next to the west are two 8/8 double casement windows. All windows are trimmed with wood and painted a dark
red/burgundy.
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ACEQUIA/HISTORIC IRRIGATION DITCH:
Name of Acequia/Ditch Association:

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HCPI #
Address of Property:527 Agua Fria Street
NMCRIS #
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Check no more than 3 styles. Refer to HCPI Manual for additional style options.
Not Applicable International Style/Miesian Pueblo/Pueblo Vernacular
Art deco Italiante/Bracketed Queen Anne
Bungalow/Craftsman Mediterranean/Spanish Colonial Revival Ranch/Rambler
Classical Revival/Neo-Classical
Revival
Mission Revival/California Mission
Revival
Southwest Vernacular
Colonial Revival Modernism Spanish-Pueblo Revival
Folk Victorian New Mexico Vernacular Territorial
Gothic Revival/Folk Gothic Prairie School/Prairie Style Territorial Revival
Other, describe:
4. NATIONAL REGISTER/STATE REGISTER LISTING
A. National or State Register Listing:
Is the property individually listed in the State Register? Yes No
If yes, SR#
Is the property individually listed in the National Register? Yes No
Is the property part of a Register District? Yes No Unknown
If yes, is it Contributing Non-contributing
If not mentioned, in your opinion is the property: Contributing Non-contributing
District Name:Santa Fe Historic District District SR #260; District NR
#73001150 in Santa Fe, the house is located within the "Westside-Guadalupe Historic District"
Is the property associated with a Multiple Property Documentation Form? Yes No Unknown
If yes: MPDF Name MPDF SR# MPDF theme
5. NATIONAL REGISTER/STATE REGISTER EVALUATION
A. Surveyor/Recorder Recommendations:
Name:Tina Reames Date:11/25/2025
National Register evaluation: eligible not eligible not sure
National Register eligibility criteria: a b c d criteria consideration: A) and B)
Research into the history of the building reveals that the house does not hold any special significance for its
association with events or individuals on a local, regional, national, or global level. C) The building is a
conglomeration of styles representing different periods in NM history, and therefore does not embody a particular
type, period, or method of construction. Because there were so many changes to this house over the course of
close to 50 years, there is not a high level of historic integrity to any specific historic period or type. D) It is unlikely
that information important in history or prehistory will be yielded from this building or site.
Level of significance: local state national
Area of significance: subarea:
Is this property similar to other nearby properties? Yes No
Could it be contributing to an undefined district? Yes No
Discuss:The building is already considered to be contributing to the Santa Fe Historic District, listed on both the
State and National Registers, and it is included in the Santa Fe Historic Preservation Divisions Westside-
Guadalupe Historic District. If another district containing the site were defined, the building could be considered
contributing.
B. Agency Determination:
Name: Date:
National Register evaluation: eligible not eligible undetermined
National Register eligibility criteria: a b c d criteria consideration:
Level of significance: local state national
Area of significance: subarea:
Could it be contributing to an undefined district? Yes No
Agency Remarks:
C. SHPO Determination:

Historic Preservation Division, Department of Cultural Affairs 10/24/2013
Name: Date:
National Register evaluation: eligible not eligible undetermined
National Register eligibility criteria: a b c d criteria consideration:
Level of significance: local state national
Area of significance: subarea:
Could it be contributing to an undefined district? Yes No
SHPO Remarks:

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Version 1.0
HISTORIC CULTURAL PROPERTIES INVENTORY (HCPI)
DETAIL FORM
HCPI #
Address of Property:527 Agua Fria Street
NMCRIS #
6. ARCHITECTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS:
A. Visible Construction Materials
Adobe Metal: Corrugated Stucco
Brick Masonry: Simulated Tile: Clay
Composition Board Metal: Structural Siding Vinyl or Aluminum Siding
Concrete: Block Metal: V-Crimp Wood: Board & Batten
Concrete: Cast Stone Stone: Random Ashlar Wood: Horizontal Siding
Concrete: Poured Stone: Random Coursed Wood: Jacal
Concrete: Pre-cast Stone: River Rock Wood: Log
Curtain Wall Stone: Rock Faced Wood: Shingle
Earth Plaster Stone: Tabular Wood: Tongue and Groove
Other, describe:Wood stud, lath and plaster. Metal roofing.
B. Number of Stories
N/A 1 1 ½ 2 2 ½ Other, describe:
C. Foundation
N/A Not visible None At Grade Raised
Materials: Concrete: Poured CMU Stone Other, describe:
Notes:
D. Roof
N/A Features: Eave Parapet
Shape: Barrel Butterfly Flat Cross Gable Gable Hipped Pyramidal Shed
Other, describe:
Pitch: None Low Medium Steep
Materials:
Asphalt Metal: Corrugated Tile: Metal
Composition Roll Metal: Pressed Tile:Terra Cotta
Composition Shingle Metal: Standing Seam Wood: Shingle
Earth Metal: V-Crimp
Other, describe:The original roof was a flat roof with drainage to the north. At some point, a gabled roof was
added raising the elevations of the residence. It is not evident if this was a clay tile roof, but it now has a metal
roof simulating a tile roof. The cross gable roof is offset. The lower metal roofs covering the front porches and
side and back additions has a combination of metal tile and standing seam. The roof over the garage and
connector is a low slope standing seam metal roof.
E. Chimneys
N/A Number Interior: Number Exterior:1
Construction Material: Brick Adobe Stone Stucco Terra Cotta Tile
Metal Flue Other, describe
F. Porches
N/A
Type: Entry Incised Partial Width Full-Width Wrap With a Gazebo
Other Details, describeAt the front entry, an extended covered area shields the front door to Suites 1 and 2. A later
addition added a back enclosed porch with a low roof and large skylight.













527 Agua Fria Street
Existing Exterior Photographs
6/30/25
1 - South Façade (facing Agua Fria)
2 - South Façade showing west face of structure

3 - South Façade (facing Agua Fria)
4 - South Façade (facing Agua Fria)

5 - East Façade (southeast corner)
6 - East Façade

7 - North Façade (northeast corner)
8 – North Facade

9 - North Facade
10 - North Façade

11 - North Façade
12 - North Façade (northwest corner)







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527 Agua Fria House Research Synopses
Per King's and Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps:
243 Aqua Fria was built sometime before 1908. Based on the historic maps, the original portion of the
existing building is the middle portion of the front rectangular façade that faces the street today. (Refer
to building footprint graphic for more information.) The original building underwent a renovation and
addition to the east and rear of the house sometime after 1912 and before 1913. An addition was added
to the west sometime after 1913 and before 1921. A front porch was also added. Between 1921 and
1930, the footprint of the building moves to allow more space between the lot line and the main house.
(There appears to have been an error in the original location of the dwelling.) On the 1930 Sanborn
Map, the footprint of the building was changed from three simple rectangles to a blocky almost square
footprint with the addition of a garage and the outhouse was removed. The address label for the
building was changed from 243 Aqua Fria to 527 Agua Fria and the lot line had changed, reducing the lot
size from east to west. The footprint of the building remained the same on the 1948 revision to the 1930
Sanborn Map. The current footprint of the building, which adds a restroom to the northeast corner and
a connector from the main house to the garage, shows that one or more additions were constructed
onto the building after 1985 but before 1998. Based on the research materials available, it is not entirely
clear when the other additions were constructed, but it is inferred that all additions to the building and
the garage were completed prior to 1998. Refer to the 1985 and 1997 Historic Building Inventory Forms
section below.
Per the 1985 and 1997 Historic Building Inventory Forms:
The building was described in previous Historic Building Inventory forms – in 1985 and then resurveyed
in 1997. There are some inconsistencies between the 1985 form and the 1997 and the Sanborn maps
indicating the development of the house.
On the 1985 form, 527 Agua Fria (ID No. 051613581) is drawn with the main house separate from the
garage that matches the 1930 and 1948 Sanborn Maps but with a protruding front porch addition. In
addition, the surveyor of the 1997 form included a comment about the garage: "connected to the house
by arched stucco gateway."1 This gateway was not shown on either survey site plans. Based on the
former survey, it is assumed that the addition joining the garage to the main house was constructed
after 1985 but before 1998.
Both 1985 and 1997 forms note the “Mediterranean” style, but do not note that the original building
was flat roofed. The 1985 form notes that the significance of the building is "of interest," and that the
building should be eligible because it is "contributing."2 It is to be noted that this 1985 survey form was
the survey used to determine whether or not the building should be considered "contributing" in the
Santa Fe Historic District (refer to the Santa Fe Historic District Section that follows).
On the 1997 form, the building is noted as being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as
being a contributing property, and as being listed on the State Register of Cultural Properties. While it is
1 DB, “New Mexico Historic Building Inventory - Santa Fe Resurvey 1997, 527 Agua Fria,” August, 1997.
2 HMW, “527 Agua Fria Building Survey Form,” June, 1985.
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true that the building is contributing to the Santa Fe Historic District (See Santa Fe Historic District
section that follows), the building is not listed individually on either the State Register of Cultural
Properties or on the National Register of Historic Places. (Refer to SR-NR-Excel-Database-through-June-
2016.xlsx file provided by the NM HPD for a list of individual properties and districts included on the
State and National Registers).
On the 1985 form, the building is also noted as having had moderate remodeling and the 1997 form lists
the degree of remodeling as minor.
Santa Fe Historic District
Per the 1973 National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form:
The Santa Fe Historic District was added to the State Register on September 29, 1972 (State Register
#260) and to the National Register on July 23, 1973 (National Register # 73001150). 527 Agua Fria is
included as a contributing property in the Santa Fe Historic District, based on the 1997 survey of the
property (mentioned above).
Ownership of the House:
On the 1912 King's Map, the building is marked as Block 60, Lot 34, and is attributed to Mrs. C. W.
Dudrow.
From the 1985 Historic Building Inventory Form, included a comment: “A. C. Koch bought this in 1912
from C.W. Dudrow Estate. He added tile Rf in 1920-25. House has grown @ rear – N.V.” 3
Between 1913 and 1927, no information regarding the ownership of the house was found.
From 1928 through 1964, A.C. Koch or a Koch family member is listed as the owner of the property (per
Santa Fe City Directories). There is also a Mrs. Dorothea K Dunakin (nurse) associated with the property
either as a tenant or owner from 1944 through 1951.
- Between 1928 and 1938, the owner is listed as Koch, A. C.
- Between 1940 and 1944, the owner is listed as Koch, A. C. Mrs.
- Between 1944 and 1947, the owner is listed as Koch, A. C. Mrs. and Dunakin D. K. Mrs. nurse
- Between 1947 and 1949, the owner is listed as Koch, Alice Mrs. and Dunakin D. K. Mrs. nurse
- Between 1949 and 1951, the owner is listed as Koch, Alice Mrs. and Dunakin Dorothea K. Mrs.
nurse
- Between 1951 and 1964, the owner is listed as Koch, Alice A. and Dunakin Dorothea K. Mrs.
nurse
- In 1964, the owner is listed as Koch, Alice C. Mrs.
It is unknown when the Koch family sold the house.
On December 19, 2024, the house was sold.4
3 HMW, “527 Agua Fria Building Survey Form,” June, 1985.
4 https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/527-Agua-Fria-St-Santa-Fe-NM-87501/6826806_zpid/
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According to the Santa Fe County Tax Parcel Viewer, Neirika LLC is the owner of the house.
Review of Architectural Features and Styles of the House and Site:
The existing house is a compilation of pieces that were added on and renovated over the course of
approximately ninety years. The various additions and renovations add different styles to the house.
Original Portion of the House: The original portion (pre-1908) may have followed many of the stylistic
patterns of a New Mexico vernacular house. Whether Spanish Colonial or Territorial Style which was
primarily in use in New Mexico during the mid to late nineteenth century, and featured flat roofs, adobe
construction, new milled lumber elements and fired brick detailing, along with the inclusion of provincial
Greek Revival Style elements, the original portion of the house is constructed of wood stud framed
walls, which have been faced with stucco. A small outhouse was added in the rear. It is unknown when
the north thickened wall and fountain were added to the house. This appears to be more
Mediterranean in style. It is also unknown when the low adobe wall that wraps the front yard was added
to the house.
Minor Addition #1: Between 1908 and 1913, a small addition was added to the northeast corner of the
house.
Major Renovation/Addition #2: A significant renovation and addition was done at the house prior to
1921. It is assumed that part of the work of this project was completed in adobe construction, as the
front southwest corner remains an 8” thick adobe constructed wall. Another part of the renovation of
the house is thought to have included a front porch at the main entry. The windows and doors are
typically wood units painted red. It appears that many of these units are the original ones installed when
the main house and addition were built. The majority of the windows and doors have divided lites,
square red wood trim, and the windows have square sills. All windows appear to be operable, inward
swinging casement windows with a few double hung on the north side of the building.
Major Addition #3: It is possible that the third addition actually included more than one addition and
interior remodeling over the course of approximately ten years including the addition of the pitched
Mediterranean style tile roof. From what we can deduce, the third addition (post-1921) included the
portion added onto the north and east side stair to a cellar, as well as the separate garage building. The
rear porch addition may have been open to air or screened. The roof was a low slope. It is unknown
whether the garage and porch had windows as it is apparent that the aluminum slider windows were
added later.
The Garage: The garage is constructed of rusticated or split face narrow and long concrete masonry
units. The roof is a flat roof and has a very low slope. It is unknown what the original material was but
now is covered with a standing seam metal roof.
Major Renovation/Addition #4: It is possible that the fourth addition and renovation included the
subdivision of the house into three separate dwelling units. The garage was connected to the main
house and the back porch was enclosed. A small restroom was added to the northeast corner to serve
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another tenant. Exterior entry doors were added for three separate entries. Metal roofs replaced the
tile roofs, but simulated the look with red metal. The smaller additions have standing seam red metal
roofs, while the main house and upper roofs have simulated metal tile red roofing.
Fences and Walls: There is little to no information regarding the existing fences and walls around the
site. A low adobe wall (+/- 3' to 4' high) wraps the front yard. The low wall is not connected to the house
on either edge, and has a break in the middle through which the front doors can be accessed. It is likely
that the low adobe wall was added during either the first or the second addition to the house. On the
east side of the building, the lot line is defined by a low wooden picket fence supported by square wood
posts (approximately 4" x 4"). This fence was added sometime after the lot line was changed to its
current position in 1930. It is adorned with a growing vine. A low adobe wall turning into a wooden
coyote fence runs along much of the west edge of the site, but appears to be associated with the
neighboring building. At the north side, individual back yards for the tenants are defined by a 6’-0” tall
wooden picket fence. This fence was likely added much later on to provide privacy and security from
vehicles parking in the rear of the lot.
Santa Fe Historic Preservation Division Definitions of Noncontributing, Contributing,
and Significant Structures in a Historic District: 5
- NONCONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE: A structure, located in an Historic District, which is less than
fifty years old and/or does not exhibit sufficient historic integrity to establish and maintain the
character of the Historic District. (Ord. No. 2004-26 §6)
- CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE: A structure, located in a Historic District, approximately 50 years
old or older that helps to establish and maintain the character of the Historic District. Although
the structure is not unique in itself, it adds to the historic associations and/or historic
architectural design qualities for which a District is significant. The structure may have had
minor alterations, however, its integrity remains. (Ord. 2004-26 § 5)
- SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE: A structure, located in an Historic District, that is approximately 50
years old or older, and (1) embodies distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of
construction. A structure may also be designated as significant (2) for its association with events
or individuals that are important on a local, regional, national, or global level. In order for a
structure to be designated as significant, (3) it must retain a high level of historic integrity. A
structure may also be significant (4) if it is listed in or is eligible to be listed in the State Register
of Cultural Properties or the National Register of Historic Places. (Ord. No. 2004-26 §5)6
5 Santa Fe Historic Preservation Division, “Historic Preservation Definitions,” City of Santa Fe Website, accessed May
5, 2017, http://www.santafenm.gov/historic_preservation_definitions.
6 (x) Numbers in gray added for clarity of response. See "Architectural Historian Opinion" section that follows.
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National Register Criteria for Evaluation (For Determination of Building's Eligibility):7
Per Santa Fe Historic Preservation Division definition of "Significant Structure" above, listing on either
the State or National Registers is one criteria by which a structure can be considered significant within a
historic district for the Santa Fe Historic Preservation Division. For that reason, we include the US
Department of the Interior's Criteria for Evaluation of a historic property, along with the Criteria
Considerations.
- Criteria for Evaluation: The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archeology,
engineering, and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that
possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and association,
and:
A. That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of our history; or
B. That are associated with the lives of significant persons in our past; or
C. That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction,
or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that
represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual
distinction; or
D. That have yielded or may be likely to yield, information important in history or
prehistory.
- Criteria Considerations: Ordinarily cemeteries, birthplaces, graves of historical figures,
properties owned by religious institutions or used for religious purposes, structures that have
been moved from their original locations, reconstructed historic buildings, properties primarily
commemorative in nature, and properties that have achieved significance within the past 50
years shall not be considered eligible for the National Register. However, such properties will
qualify if they are integral parts of districts that do meet the criteria or if they fall within the
following categories:
a. A religious property deriving primary significance from architectural or artistic
distinction or historical importance; or
b. A building or structure removed from its original location but which is primarily
significant for architectural value, or which is the surviving structure most importantly
associated with a historic person or event; or
c. A birthplace or grave of a historical figure of outstanding importance if there is no
appropriate site or building associated with his or her productive life; or
d. A cemetery that derives its primary importance from graves of persons of transcendent
importance, from age, from distinctive design features, or from association with historic
events; or
e. A reconstructed building when accurately executed in a suitable environment and
presented in a dignified manner as part of a restoration master plan, and when no other
building or structure with the same association has survived; or
f. A property primarily commemorative in intent if design, age, tradition, or symbolic value
has invested it with its own exceptional significance; or
7 Rebecca H. Shrimpton, ed., “How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation” (U.S. Department of the
Interior, National Park Service, Cultural Resources, 1995),
https://www.nps.gov/nr/publications/bulletins/nrb15/Index.htm.
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g. A property achieving significance within the past 50 years if it is of exceptional
importance.
Historic Architect’s Opinion:
In response to criteria for a "Significant Structure," – see numbers in gray added to definition above:
(1) The building is a conglomeration of styles representing different periods in NM history, and
therefore does not embody a particular type, period, or method of construction.
(2) Based on the research into the history of the building, including past owners, and residents of
the house, the house was owned by Charles W. Dudrow, a 19th century entrepreneur in Santa
Fe, who was engaged in the lumber, coal, ice, transfer and livery business. His legacy is
connected to several historic locations, including the Dudrow House at 548 Agua Fria Street and
an old warehouse that was later part of the Sanbusco Market, now part of the New Mexico
School for the Arts complex. The house at 527 Agua Fria was part of the Dudrow Estate, but its
significance is unknown for the Westside-Guadalupe Historic District "for its association with
events or individuals that are important on a local, regional, national, or global level." The house
was owned primarily by C. W. Dudrow for a short period of time before sold to A. C Koch in
1912.
(3) Because there were so many changes to this house over time, there is not a high level of historic
integrity to any specific historic period or type.
(4) The building is not individually listed on either the State Register of Cultural Properties or on the
National Register of Historic Places. While it is included as a contributing property in the Santa
Fe Historic District, it is our opinion, for similar reasons to those listed in items (1) through (3)
above, that the building would not be eligible for inclusion on either the State or National
Registries.
Based on our findings, and on the Santa Fe Historic Preservation Division definitions included above, we
recommend that the building continue to be designated as "Contributing."
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Timeline for 512 Agua Fria House:
1846-1880 Territorial Style first appears in NM; features include traditional flat-roofed buildings, adobe
construction, new milled lumber elements and fired bricks, and provincial Greek Revival
style elements.
1869-1872 Charles W. Dudrow, came to Santa Fe. He had been a driver for the Barlow and Sanderson
stage lines that ran from Pueblo, Colorado, to Santa Fe. 8
1881 Dudrow & Bear Ice, Transfer and Livery. When Charles W. Dudrow arrived in Santa Fe he
married Cora Bear and became a business partner with her father, Samuel Bear. The
business was located near the train depot and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. 9
1908 The house appears on the April, 1908 Sanborn Map as three small rectangles with a smaller
rectangle to the north. The house has the following markings: 1’2, D, and a small x in the
right hand corners of each rectangle. The address is 243 Aqua Fria.10
1910 Charles W. Dudrow – Kerr’s Plaza Barber Shop advertisement in the Santa Fe New Mexican,
page 2, Tuesday, October 11, 1910. 11
1911 C. W. Dudrow appears on the Fairview Cemetery Santa Fe history under Pioneer Merchants
and Other Notable Businesspeople. (Approximate birth year is 1849).12
1912 The house appears on the 1912 Kings Map as the same three small rectangles (only shown
as a polygon) with a smaller rectangle to the north. The property is listed as Block 60, Lot 34.
A name is written on the lot. (Mrs. C. W. Dudrow)13
1913 The house appears on the June, 1913 Sanborn Map as the same three small rectangles only
the top northeast corner of the third rectangle has an addition. The smaller rectangle is still
located to the north. The house has the following markings: 1, D, Stucco, and a small black
dot in the lower right of the two larger rectangles. The address is 243 Aqua Fria.14
1921 The house appears on the June, 1921 Sanborn Map as the same three small rectangles now
with another larger rectangle added to the west. The smallest rectangle is still located to the
north. The house has the following markings: 1, D, Stucco, and a small black dot in the lower
right of the three large rectangles. A smaller dashed rectangle runs horizontally at the front
of the house facing the street. The address is 243 Aqua Fria.15
8 “Dudrow & Company” by Ana Pacheco, https://historyinsantafe.com/santa-fe-railyard-history/
9 “Dudrow & Company” by Ana Pacheco, https://historyinsantafe.com/santa-fe-railyard-history/
10 “Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, April 1908” (Santa Fe County, NM: Sanborn Map Company, 1908).
11 “Santa Fe New Mexican”, advertisement, https://files.core.ac.uk/download/pdf/217579931.pdf
12 Fairview Cemetery Santa Fe website, https://www.fairviewcemeterysantafe.org/history/
13 “King’s Official Map of the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico” (Santa Fe, NM, 1912).
14 “Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, June 1913” (Santa Fe County, NM: Sanborn Map Company, 1913).
15 “Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, June 1921” (Santa Fe County, NM: Sanborn Map Company, 1921).
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1928-1929 Koch A C is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). (o) following the
name shows the occupant is owner of the home. This is given as an indication of
permanency, but have not been checked by the official records. 16
1930 The house appears on the January, 1930 Sanborn Map.17
o The house is now a large polygon appearing to have had a smaller rectangular addition
to the east and larger area filled in to the northwest. The front dashed area has
decreased at the southeast corner and an additional dashed protruding rectangle has
been added. A large rectangle has been added to the west separate from the main
polygon.
o The address is listed as 243, and also 527 Agua Fria (Aqua Fria).
o The markings say 1, D, small black circle in each of the small rectangular spaces. The
separate rectangle has a 1, A (C.B) and three small black dots. There are black X's on the
south, east, and north walls.
o The smallest rectangle to the north is now removed.
o A new lot line to the east has been drawn. There is a small adobe building and larger “r”
shaped dwelling in the adjacent lot to the east.
1930-1931 Koch A C is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o within an O)
following the name indicates the householder is the owner of the residence. 18
1932-1933 Koch A C is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o within an O)
following the name indicates the householder is the owner of the residence.19
1934-1935 Koch A C is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o within an O)
following the name indicates the householder is the owner of the residence.20
1936-1937 Koch A C is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o within an O)
following a householder’s name indicates that we have received information during the
canvass that the house is owned by some member of the family, but as the publisher cannot
and does not guarantee the correctness of the information furnished, nor the complete
absence of mistakes no responsibility for errors can be or is assumed, nor can the publisher
furnish further information than that shown.21
16 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1928-1929 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc.,
1928).
17 “Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, January 1930” (Santa Fe County, NM: Sanborn Map Company, 1930).
18 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1930-1931 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc.,
1930).
19 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1932-1933 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc.,
1932).
20 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1934-1935 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc.,
1934).
21 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1936-1937 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc.,
1936).
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1938 Koch A C is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o within an O)
following a householder’s name indicates that we have received information during the
canvass that the house is owned by some member of the family, but as the publisher cannot
and does not guarantee the correctness of the information furnished, nor the complete
absence of mistakes no responsibility for errors can be or is assumed, nor can the publisher
furnish further information than that shown.22
1940 Koch A C Mrs is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o within
an O) following a householder’s name indicates that we have received information during
the canvass that the house is owned by some member of the family, but as the publisher
cannot and does not guarantee the correctness of the information furnished, nor the
complete absence of mistakes no responsibility for errors can be or is assumed, nor can the
publisher furnish further information than that shown.23
1942 Koch A C Mrs is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o within
an O) following a householder’s name indicates that we have received information during
the canvass that the house is owned by some member of the family, but as the publisher
cannot and does not guarantee the correctness of the information furnished, nor the
complete absence of mistakes no responsibility for errors can be or is assumed, nor can the
publisher furnish further information than that shown.24
1944 Koch A C Mrs is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o within
an O) following a householder’s name indicates that we have received information during
the canvass that the house is owned by some member of the family, but as the publisher
cannot and does not guarantee the correctness of the information furnished, nor the
complete absence of mistakes no responsibility for errors can be or is assumed, nor can the
publisher furnish further information than that shown.
An additional name is also listed - Dunakin D K Mrs nurse. It is unknown if this person is a
tenant or someone living in the main residence.25
1947 Koch Alice Mrs is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o within
an O) following a householder’s name indicates that we have received information during
the canvass that the house is owned by some member of the family, but as the publisher
cannot and does not guarantee the correctness of the information furnished, nor the
complete absence of mistakes no responsibility for errors can be or is assumed, nor can the
publisher furnish further information than that shown.
An additional name is also listed - Dunakin D K Mrs nurse. It is unknown if this person is a
tenant or someone living in the main residence.26
22 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1938 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc., 1938).
23 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1940 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc., 1940).
24 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1942 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc., 1942).
25 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1944 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc., 1944).
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1949 Koch Alice Mrs is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o within
an O) following a householder’s name indicates that we have received information during
the canvass that the house is owned by some member of the family, but as the publisher
cannot and does not guarantee the correctness of the information furnished, nor the
complete absence of mistakes no responsibility for errors can be or is assumed, nor can the
publisher furnish further information than that shown.
An additional name is also listed - Dunakin Dorothea K Mrs nurse. It is unknown if this
person is a tenant or someone living in the main residence.27
1951 Koch Alice A is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o within
an O) following a householder’s name indicates that we have received information during
the canvass that the house is owned by some member of the family, but as the publisher
cannot and does not guarantee the correctness of the information furnished, nor the
complete absence of mistakes no responsibility for errors can be or is assumed, nor can the
publisher furnish further information than that shown.
An additional name is also listed - Dunakin Dorothea K Mrs nurse. It is unknown if this
person is a tenant or someone living in the main residence.28
1964 Koch Alice C Mrs is listed as owning the house (address marked as 527 Agua Fria). An (o
within an O) following a householder’s name indicates that we have received information
during the canvass that the house is owned by some member of the family, but as the
publisher cannot and does not guarantee the correctness of the information furnished, nor
the complete absence of mistakes no responsibility for errors can be or is assumed, nor can
the publisher furnish further information than that shown.29
1972-1973 Santa Fe Historic District, which includes 527 Agua Fria as a contributing property, was
added to the State Register of Cultural Properties and National Register of Historic Places.30
1985 NM Historic Preservation Division survey for 527 Agua Fria.31
1997 NM Historic Building Inventory – Santa Fe Resurvey form for 527 Agua Fria completed.32
2024 House listed and sold.
26 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1947 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc., 1947).
27 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1949 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc., 1949).
28 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1951 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc., 1951).
29 Hudspeth Directory Company’s Santa Fe City Directory, 1964 (El Paso, TX: Hudspeth Directory Company, Inc., 1964).
30 James H. Purdy, “National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form, Santa Fe Historic District” (NM
Historic Preservation Division, July 23, 1973).
31 HMW, “527 Agua Fria Building Survey Form,” June, 1985.
32 DB, “New Mexico Historic Building Inventory - Santa Fe Resurvey 1997, 527 Agua Fria,” August, 1997.
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527 Agua Fria Street
Existing Exterior Photographs
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1 - South Façade (facing Agua Fria)
2 - South Façade showing west face of structure

3 - South Façade (facing Agua Fria)
4 - South Façade (facing Agua Fria)

5 - East Façade (southeast corner)
6 - East Façade

7 - North Façade (northeast corner)
8 – North Facade

9 - North Facade
10 - North Façade

11 - North Façade
12 - North Façade (northwest corner)