Bettina Landgrebe Marfa-based artist Bettina Landgrebe uses over 500 hearts to bear testimony to the war against the female body. Her haunting installation composed of suspended hearts confronts audiences with the issue of femicides. The work highlights the reach violence on gender can have in a community and how it can disrupt a culture. This installation consists of a mass of plaster-cast hearts suspended from the ceiling with meticulously tied red nylon string. Each heart, hovering like a corpse from a hook, is inscribed with the description of a victim’s demise, the date of the homicide, and the name of the victim when possible. The space is filled with the ambient sound of a woman describing the murder of each victim. On the ground, arranged in a perfect ring, are blank white hearts. Absent of text, their presence suggest the eminent arrival of another atrocity. The visual experience is less of walking into the white cube of a gallery, than it is of stepping into a sterile meat locker adorned with countless corpses. #lostinelpaso
Art and sculpture artist Pedro Francisco Rodriguez y Delgado from Cd. Juarez along with the El Paso Community Foundation along with the El Paso Community Foundation proposed the idea of placing an art sculpture at Ascarate Park which would be across from Juarez’s famous “Equis” sculpture back in 2022. The cost for the monument? A whopping $3 Million. According to Francisco, the monument will represent a “threshold” into the future. Rodriguez is the artist who designed the “X” sculpture in Cd. Juarez that can be seen from I-10 and Loop 375. The sculpture is meant to show not what we are, but what we want to be. To show the grandiosity of this city that expresses with modernization and this contemporariness that it needs,” said Rodriguez. “The “X” monument in Cd. Juarez is a national monument. This sculpture would be bi-national. This sculpture is for the border for the “fronterizos” for both countries and both cities. #lostinelpaso
A Nov. 12, 1912, El Paso Herald editorial mentioned that all the property owners on the “big mesa” had accepted the plans of the special committee for replatting the mesa to include a “wonderful scenic drive along the mesa’s edge.” On Aug. 15, 1915, the Morning Times reported that the plans for a scenic drive had actually been considered as early as 1882. Article from the El Paso Times, Trish Long: Scenic Drive was a long time in planning. #lostinelpaso
El Pasoan Is Crowned Miss USA - May 14, 1985 Laura Elena Herring. #lostinelpaso
2001: Clinton spoke to El Pasoans during the El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center’s annual fundraising dinner at the El Paso Civic Center. Caption reads: President Clinton held a pair of Lucchese boots Friday while Democratic congressional candidate Silvestre Reyes showed off a pair of Tony Lama boots that were given to the president. #lostinelpaso
El Paso Police Department 1970 - 1979 left to right: Richards Edens, Karl Beasley, Al Kasten, Jim Parks, Richard Ratliff, Juan Borjon Reyes Dominguez, Jim Cato #eppd #elpasopolicedepartment #lostinelpaso
A local bar in central El Paso,Texas between 1910-1920. ✨ #lostinelpaso #elpaso #1910 #1920
Soldiers from the 11th Brigade, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, launched a Patriot missile at McGregor Range near El Paso, Texas on April 30, 1997. This launch was part of Exercise Roving Sands ‘97, which involved over 20,000 service members from the U.S., Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands. The exercise aimed to enhance their operational skills in utilizing an integrated air defense network, incorporating ground, missile, and radar early warning systems. It also included the coordination of tactical fighter and bomber aircraft in a simulated high-threat environment. The 43rd Air Defense Artillery, deployed from Fort Bliss, Texas, participated in the exercise. #elpaso #lostinelpaso #whitesands #fortbliss #mcgregorrange
1930s photo of Captain Whirley with DP Lowry in his arms and other firemen. Courtesy of The El Paso Fire Department Archives. #lostinelpaso
President Kennedy and General J. Frederick Thorlin View Demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range. #lostinelpaso
El Paso’s weather office at the El Paso International Airport in 1943. ☀️⚡️💨☃️❄️🌪🌧 #elpaso #lostinelpaso
Untitled (Rio Grande), El Paso, Texas, 1996 (from “In El Paso”) Interview with Michael Schmelling (2007) Posted on September 30, 2010 by Editorial @ ASX Shane Lavalette: How did you first discover photography and when did you realize it was the right medium for your ideas? Michael Schmelling: My parents have had an interest in photography, both as a hobby and as collectors of sorts, since the early ‘70s. When I was a kid, they built a darkroom in the basement. Around the same time, my mother started collecting photos from the 19th century American West, mostly anonymous or uncredited work, some Edward Curtis books, photos of Indians and desert landscapes. Lots of dusty brown photos that she’d hang in the living room; I wasn’t sure if we were supposed to visit these places, or just tell stories about them. Anyway, just before high school, she convinced me to take a photo class. So I started taking pictures of friends, started working for the newspaper, etc. SL: Tell me about El Paso. MS: You come in from the desert, drive past miles and miles of retail stores, a Whataburger and a Carl’s Jr., you pass through the old parts of town, past the empty park at the intersection of Montana and Ange, (if you’re lucky you’ll stop off for some food at H+H Car Wash), past more malls, past the offices of J.J. Armes, past the airport, through the mountains, past the Rio Grande (it may not look like a river, but it’s there out your left window, the old Asarco plant is on your right), and then just outside of town you’ll hit the desert again, a pack of stray dogs will be trotting aimlessly up ahead (thank you John Divola), you’ll have a chance to take the bridge over to Mexico, but you’ll probably just cross the train tracks up ahead and end up in New Mexico. It’s not thriving, but it’s definitely alive. It doesn’t feel abandoned, like one of our long-defunct Mid-western cities, but it never feels completely modern either. Maybe it’s just like one of those old western towns, set constantly between flux and stagnancy, the old and new? Obviously I like to romanticize things a bit, and there’s plenty of room for that out in the desert. #lostinelpaso #915 #elpaso
The first United States Border Patrol training school opened on Dec. 3, 1934 in El Paso, TX, with 34 trainees learning marksmanship and horsemanship. #lostinelpaso #elpasoborderpatrol
The Fray García Monument, was created by sculptor John Sherrill Hauser in 1995/1996. John Houser was born in South Dakota where his father was assistant sculptor on Mt. Rushmore. John’s talent honed by studies in America and Europe, has evolved into a unique vision of the world. Trained equally as a painter and sculptor. Houser is the originator and creator of the XII Travelers Memorial of the Southwest Inc. for El Paso, Texas. With over 400 years of history memorialized at the Pass of the North, his interpretation of this history is controversial as well as profoundly moving. The centerpiece is a colossal equestrian of Don Juan Oñate, the founder of the Camino Real and colonizer of New Mexico who arrived at “the Pass” in 1598. In creating this work John has been assisted by his son, and colleague, Ethan Houser. #lostinelpaso
Winston Tourist Home (El Torito Grocery), 3205 Alameda Ave. Today this building is home to El Torito Grocery, but in the 1940s it was known as the A. Winston Tourist Home. In the 1940s and 50s, African American travelers often did not have access to public hotels. Anderson and Gertrude Winston offered housing in their home, and operated a café and an auto garage. Publications like the Negro Motorist Green Book provided tourists a way to engage with African American-friendly businesses. #lostinelpaso
El Paso’s Second Ward Neighborhood, 1972. #lostinelpaso #elpaso #1972
The 600-foot and 828-foot smoke towers were both demolished on April 13, 2013. People from all over the Borderland tuned in to watch the standing landmarks one last time. #lostinelpaso
El Paso and Ciudad Juárez pictured by an astronaut on the International Space Station circling Earth at around 400 km above. From space, political borders are not visible but subtle differences in street-lighting can be revealing. In this image the international border between the cities is brightly-lit corresponding to the thick yellow line dividing the mass of lights. North of the border is El Paso with its well-illuminated major motorways such as the straight US Route 180 leading to the east. Just to the north of El Paso is Biggs Army Airfield that shows up as remarkably different to the residential areas and city centre of the town. The city of Ciudad Juarez shows a different layout to its US sister city. Juarez is more densely illuminated and roads stand out less visibly. One exception is the ring road Periférico Carmino Real that seems to be partly illuminated by distinctive white-coloured streetlamps. These night-time images of Earth from space clearly show the impact human settlement has on our planet. The light seen by astronauts is all wasted energy that could be better used for other purposes. Source: esa.int #lostinelpaso #elpaso
The construction of the permanent border fence between the United States and Juárez, Mexico began in the early 2000s. Promenaded by the passage of the Secure Fence Act of 2006, which aimed to enhance border security and control illegal immigration. The construction of the fence involved a series of barriers, including walls and fencing, along different sections of the border. The process of building and reinforcing the border fence continues to this day, with ongoing discussions and debates surrounding its effectiveness, impact on communities, and the overall approach to border security. #lostinelpaso
Airplane view, postcard rendition of El Paso, Tx. 1945 ✨✈️ #lostinelpaso
Cars crossing from Mexico to El Paso, during the late 1950s.✨ #lostinelpaso
Just 45 minutes north of Marfa, on the outskirts of Fort Davis, you’ll find the magnificent McDonald Observatory. Named after its founder, William Johnson McDonald, this extraordinary facility has been under the operation of the University of Texas since its establishment in 1933. With ongoing research projects spanning various fields such as star spectroscopy and theoretical astronomy, the observatory provides a fascinating glimpse into the wonders of the universe. As a visitor, you’ll have the chance to embark on a guided tour, indulge in educational film screenings, savor delicious meals at the campus cafe, and, most importantly, peer through a multitude of powerful telescopes. #915 #lostinelpaso
One Woman, 140 Snakes: How She Conquered 140 Snakes Alone! Rattlesnake Kate, born Katherine McHale Slaughterback in the late 19th century, had a life that defied the norms of her time. She briefly lived in El Paso before gaining fame for her remarkable feats. Kate, unlike most women in the early 1900s, pursued higher education and developed skills as a taxidermist. She also had an unconventional personal life, being married and divorced six times, a rarity during that era. Additionally, she defied traditional gender expectations by favoring pants over dresses, a choice that was unheard of for a woman of her time. In 1925, Kate’s courage and resourcefulness were put to the test. While riding near a lake with her young son, Ernie, they found themselves surrounded by hundreds of migrating rattlesnakes. Armed with her .22 rifle, Kate fought off the snakes, but eventually ran out of ammunition. Undeterred, she grabbed a nearby sign and wielded it against the serpents for two hours, eventually making her way back to safety with her son and horse. To validate her incredible story, a newspaper photographer visited Kate’s farm and took two iconic photographs. One depicted the string of deceased snakes she had killed, while the other showcased Kate wearing a dress made from the skins of over 50 rattlers. This unique dress is now exhibited at the Greely Municipal Museum. News of Rattlesnake Kate’s daring encounter spread like wildfire, capturing the attention of the world. She lived a long and eventful life, marrying and divorcing multiple partners, and even spending time in El Paso after World War II, where her son served and she volunteered as a nurse. #lostinelpaso
Summer time in El Paso’s Upper Valley, Rio Grande. February 10th 2002. ✨ #lostinelpaso
South El Paso St. sometime during the 70s. You can see the Capri theatre and the Hotel Paso Del Norte before it’s expansion. #lostinelpaso
First Mount Cristo Rey pilgrimage held 85 years ago, Oct. 1939. #lostinelpaso
El Paso Division in the 1960s. The El Paso Division played a crucial role in one of the nation’s earliest airline hijacking cases. In 1961, Leon Bearden and his son Cody hijacked a plane during its flight from Los Angeles to Houston and demanded that it be flown to Cuba. The elder Bearden claimed he was a socialist and wanted to relocate there. When the plane landed in El Paso to refuel, agents disabled it, arrested the men, and safely freed all of the passengers and crew. Another major case involved Billie Sol Estes, a politically connected financier. Estes was suspected of mortgaging non-existent fertilizer tanks and was eventually convicted on mail fraud and conspiracy charges in what, at the time, was billed one of the most “gigantic swindles in the history of the U.S.” #lostinelpaso
Guess the year of this postcard. ✨🐊 #lostinelpaso
El Paso Street, looking south, 1903. ✨ Taken by Detroit Photographic Co. #lostinelpaso
Segundo Barrio (1975) 500 block Father Rahm Avenue Arturo “Tury” Avalos, Gaby Ortega, Pablo Schaffino, and Pascual Ramírez (Los Muralists del Barrio) La Campaña Pro La Preservación del Barrio Colors on Desert Walls The Murals of El Paso by Miguel Juárez Photograph by Cynthia Weber Farah #915 #lostinelpaso
February 1988, Avenida 16 de Septiembre. “Riding the Bus in Ciudad Juárez” Courtesy of David O. Garcia. #lostinelpaso
Did you know that the Del Camino Motor Hotel, which was built in the 1930s in a charming mission-style, used to be the second largest motel in the world? This iconic motel was situated at 4910 Alameda, right at the “east city limits” on US Highway 80. It boasted an impressive 275 rooms and featured amenities such as a dining room, coffee shop, and a swimming pool. Interestingly, the motel also housed a bullfighting museum at one point, which drew in many tourists. However, after operating for several decades, the structure was unfortunately deemed unfit for use and was demolished in 1993. #lostinelpaso
The John B. Leahy Building, a Victorian masterpiece, was constructed in 1887-1888 at the intersection of W. Overland Ave and Chihuahua St. Its Territorial brick cornice adds to its grandeur. Formerly known as the Martinez Grocery for much of the twentieth century, including the 1970s, when this picture was taken. Colorized by Al Hernandez and “El Paso Legacy” #lostinelpaso
Colorized photo of Downtown El Paso during the 1950s. #lostinelpaso
An 1870s look down El Paso Street from Ponce’s Rancho, which is today’s Plaza Theater. In this photo, there are several “newspaper trees” but only the one at left remained for many years. The building on the other side of the barber pole would be Ben Dowell’s Saloon, today’s Camino Real Paso del Norte Hotel. The 1881 Four Dead in Five Seconds gunfight took place here, and this is where former City Marshal Dallas Stoudenmire died in 1882. (El Paso Public Library) #lostinelpaso #915 #eptx
Pool Hall in El Paso, Circa 1920 #lostinelpaso
Flappers mingling with male customers in a saloon. The fashion choices of the women suggest that this image was taken in the late 1920s or early 1930s. It’s interesting to note the presence of slot machines on the right side of the saloon. This image is part of the Aultman Collection, housed at the El Paso Public Library. #lostinelpaso
The Sunbowl Parade in the 1960s took place on Mesa Street, stretching between Missouri and Franklin. The parade route faced south, providing a picturesque view of the vibrant festivities. #lostinelpaso
Bull Ring, Ciudad Juárez, June 1963. #juarez #ciudadjuarez #1963 #lostinelpaso
Two images of Bassett Mall during the 1980s captured by Darst-Ireland Photography. #lostinelpaso
“Station of El Paso and South-Western System at Orogrande.” Originally known as Arizona & Southeastern Railroad, the El Paso and South-Western Railway was built in 1888. The Jarilla Junction was renamed ‘Orogrande,’ or ‘Big Gold,’ after the discovery of gold in 1905. #lostinelpaso
Mills Avenue at Stanton Street, 1949. #lostinelpaso
On July 16, 1945, one week after the establishment of White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), the world’s first atomic bomb was detonated in the north-central portion of the missile range, approximately 60 miles north of White Sands National Park. “Trinity” was the code name the U.S. military used for its project to detonate a nuclear bomb. After years of intense work, project director J. Robert Oppenheimer and his team successfully detonated a nuclear bomb that they nicknamed “The Gadget” at 5:29 a.m. July 16, 1945. “The Gadget” was of the same design as the bomb known as “Fat Man” that would be detonated over Nagasaki, Japan, less than a month later, effectively ending World War II. For the Project Trinity test, the bomb was placed atop a 100-foot steel tower that was designated Zero. Ground Zero was at the foot of the tower. Equipment, instruments, and observation points were established at varying distances from Ground Zero. The wooden observation shelters were protected by concrete and earthen barricades, and the nearest observation point was 5.7 miles from Ground Zero. Although no information on the test was released until after the atomic bomb had been used as a weapon, the flash of light and shock wave made a vivid impression over an area with a radius of at least 160 miles. #oppenheimer #atomicbomb #whitesandsmissilerange #trinitysite #elpaso #lostinelpaso
Colorized photo of Pioneer Plaza in 1954. ✨🎞 #lostinelpaso
The La Villita Shopping Center, at the intersection of Oregon and Missouri, 1977. #lostinelpaso
Scenic Drive in El Paso, circa 1966. As early as 1881, El Paso leaders promoted the idea of creating a place along the base of the mountains to provide visitors a view of El Paso, Ciudad Juárez and the surrounding Chihuahuan desert, according to a state historical marker database. The automobile brought new attention to the idea, and in 1920, the City Council and Mayor Charles Davis approved construction of Scenic Drive. Finished in October 1920, the route quickly became a popular attraction. The 1.82-mile drive reaches an elevation of 4,222 feet, 500 feet above the Rio Grande. #lostinelpaso
From the Sunbowl to the SuperBowl stands Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs esteemed head coach. Reid’s coaching career began at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) from 1987 to 1988, where he honed his skills. Fast forward to the present, and Reid has established himself as one of the most accomplished head coaches in the NFL. It is truly remarkable to witness the journey of a former UTEP coach who has achieved such remarkable success in the NFL. As we celebrate the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win, we eagerly anticipate Reid further cementing his legacy, allowing UTEP to proudly declare, “Andy Reid once coached here.” #lostinelpaso #kansascitychiefs #superbowl #superbowl2024 #andyreid
Irvin High School, during construction at 9465 Roanoke Dr. in northeast El Paso. The school opened in September 1959. #lostinelpaso
Kendrick Lamar wears custom boots by El Paso’s own Rocketbuster Boots, during Coachella. COURTESY OF PALANG The leather boots were crafted in just four days by Rocketbuster, a bespoke boot manufacturer in El Paso, Texas. In an Instagram post celebrating the impressive feat, Rocketbuster founder Nevena Christi wrote about the whirlwind creation process of the shoes, which left no time to spare. “Our inspiration was an old beat-up road case with tons of stickers and graffiti,” Christi wrote on Instagram. “We had to make something that we could add art to at every stage of the assembly process. As [Lamar and McNeill’s] inspiration rolled in, we used every technique in our arsenal with the whole team participating to pull it off.” In the post, Christi mentioned that the boots included hand-carving elements, inlay and overlay designs, intricate stitching, and hand-painted graffiti. The final product features the Los Angeles Dodgers logo, a patchwork rose, the pgLANG logo (Lamar’s record label and publishing house), and graffiti spelling out “OKLAMA,” which is Lamar’s nickname and recent pen name. And that’s just the beginning of the road case-inspired design elements. Article by Katie Dupere #kendricklamar #coachella2022 #rocketbusterboots #lostinelpaso
In 1991, a large mural was created depicting two Aztec gods known as Iztaccihuatl and Popocatépetl. This mural represents the myth of these gods who were punished for visiting the earth out of love. Iztaccihuatl, also known as “the woman of snow or sleeping woman” in the Nahuatl language, and Popocatépetl, meaning “the smoking mountain,” are the central figures in this mural. #lostinelpaso
Jacob Reuben Erlich, also known as “The Texas Giant,” was a prominent figure in the circus world and the silver screen. Standing at an impressive height of 8 feet, 6½ inches, he held the Guinness Book of Records title for the “world’s tallest man” for a period of time. Born in Denver in 1906, he moved to El Paso with his parents in 1912. As a child, Erlich had dreams of becoming a motion picture actor. He pursued his passion and appeared in nearly 50 silent movies from the age of 13 to 17. Unfortunately, his movie career came to an end after a fall from scaffolding, and he returned to El Paso. In October 1925, Erlich attended the Ringling Brothers circus in El Paso and discovered that he was taller than the circus’ tallest man. The circus promptly offered him a contract, and he joined the show the following year. He spent 14 years traveling the world with the Ringling Brothers circus, but he later admitted that it was solely to make a living. In January 1952, Erlich retired and returned to El Paso due to health reasons. Unfortunately, his health deteriorated, and he passed away in July 1952 at the age of 46. He was laid to rest in the B’Nai Zion section of Concordia Cemetery in the Erlich family plot. #lostinelpaso #JakeErlich
This purpose-built movie set, located in Mini Hollywood, Almeria, Spain, was constructed in 1964 and initially represented the town of El Paso, Texas, in the film “For A Few Dollars More.” It later made an appearance in “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” This captivating set/town has been featured in a number of classic Clint Eastwood Westerns. Photos taken by Elvis Payne #lostinelpaso
Aileen Mehle, born in El Paso in 1918, was an American society columnist known by the pen name Suzy or Suzy Knickerbocker. She had an illustrious career in journalism spanning over five decades and her column was syndicated to 100 newspapers including the New York Daily News, the Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune, reaching over 30 million readers. During her early stages in writing, Mehle became friends with Jan Cox, the wife of the editor of The Miami Daily News. Cox’s husband overheard Mehle complaining about the quality of writing in his paper and invited her to submit sample columns; she did, and was hired to cover society news.She adopted the pen name “Suzy” and wrote for the paper until 1957, when she moved to New York. There she was hired by The Mirror, and wrote a column for the paper (which was syndicated by King Features Syndicate) for the next six years, until the paper ceased publishing. In 1963 she took over Igor Cassini’s column in the New York Journal-American, which he wrote under the pen name Cholly Knickerbocker. Mehle added this surname to her pen name “Suzy” and became “Suzy Knickerbocker”. She wrote six columns a week for the paper, until it closed. Mehle then joined The Daily News, followed by The New York Post. From 1985 to her retirement in 2005, Mehle wrote for Women’s Wear Daily,” “Architectural Digest” and W magazine. #aileenmehle #lostinelpaso
El Paso street, 1940s. ✨ El Paso Street served as a connection between El Paso and Juarez. On the right side of the street, we can see the Hotel Paso del Norte, which was built in 1912 and designed by Henry C. Trost. In 1993, it was renamed the Camino Real Hotel. Adjacent to the hotel is the Ellanay, a movie theater that has been around since at least 1918. In the 1960s, it was renamed the Capri, but unfortunately, it was demolished in the 1980s to make space for the Camino Real tower. Source: C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. #lostinelpaso
El Paso, 1885. Army men line up outside of Fort Bliss. #lostinelpaso
Can’t go wrong with some street photography. 📸: Canon EOS M5 🏙️: CD Juárez, México 💻: eozaeta.myportfolio.com 🎸: Strange Time - @matthewmaltese #lostinelpaso #streetphotography #canoneosm5 #mexicophotography #theindependentphoto
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This postcard from The Hilton Inn in the 1950s showcases the era of mid-20th century hospitality and travel. It captures the essence of that time, when The Hilton Inn was a prominent and influential establishment in the hospitality industry. #lostinelpaso
In 1894, an Australian boxer named Billy Smith, also known as Charles E. Matthews, relocated to the City of El Paso. He is recognized as the trailblazer of prizefighting in the American Southwest. One of his most significant fights took place on February 17, 1894, in Dona Ana County, New Mexico Territory, near El Paso. Smith faced off against Dave Flaherty from Portland in a heavyweight contest that lasted 32 rounds. This match was considered the highlight of the year in both El Paso and New Mexico. To avoid a $500 tax imposed by the state of Texas on boxing match organizers, the fight was held just across the border from Texas. #lostinelpaso #billysmith
A rendering shows the Franklin Avenue entrance of the planned Mexican American Cultural Center, which is to be co-located with a renovated El Paso Public Library Main Branch at 501 N. Oregon St. #lostinelpaso
Avenida Juárez sometime during the 1950’s resembles a mini Las Vegas. ✨ The modern economy of Ciudad Juarez relies heavily on the maquiladora industry, but in the past, it thrived on tourism and vibrant nightlife. Avenida Juarez, once known as the “Las Vegas of Mexico,” played a central role in this transformation. While now serving as the primary route to the United States via the Paso del Norte bridge, Avenida Juarez was once filled with numerous nightclubs, bars, and cabarets. It was a bustling hub where locals and tourists alike sought entertainment and relaxation. Famous artists, including the beloved Juan Gabriel, began their careers on this iconic avenue, and its proximity to the international bridge connecting with El Paso, Texas, attracted a steady stream of visitors. During its heyday, Avenida Juarez dazzled with vibrant lights and captivating signs, creating a lively atmosphere that drew crowds every night. Guillermo Leos Portillo, a member of the “Cd. Juarez yesterday and today” Facebook group, has contributed to this preservation effort by sharing captivating photographs of Avenida Juarez from the 1950s and 1960s. #lostinelpaso
Embrace the chilly season with our Lost in El Paso Bomber jacket. Its sleek and stylish design is perfect for our unpredictable weather. As the temperature drops, this jacket will keep you warm and cozy. We appreciate the incredible support from our community, and we’re here to provide you with the perfect blend of style and comfort. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!✨🫶🏻 #lostinelpaso
The Caples Building during its construction in late Springtime of 1909. It is sourced from the Aultman Collection at the El Paso Public Library, via the UNT Digital Archives. Originally constructed in 1910, it was initially a five-story building commissioned by Richard Caples. Notably, it was the first reinforced concrete building erected in El Paso. One of the floors was leased to the Y.M.C.A. In 1915, J.G. McGrady acquired the building and leased the basement and first floor to the F. W. Woolworth Company. Two years later, McGrady expanded the building by adding two additional stories, which were designed by the architectural firm Trost & Trost. Recognized for its historical importance, the Richard Caples Building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 24, 1980. #lostinelpaso
A group of nine Highway Patrol officers standing in a line while wearing their uniforms and posing with their motorcycles. The location of the photo is in the Central/Downtown area. The image was sourced from the El Paso Public Library and uploaded by the El Paso Museum of History. #lostinelpaso
In 1910, El Paso experienced an unusual event—a snowfall. This photograph is part of the Gertrude Fitzgerald Photographs collection, which can be found in the Special Collections Department of the University of Texas at El Paso Library. #lostinelpaso
In 1970, Bob Hope received a warm welcome from the residents of El Paso. Upon his arrival at the El Paso International Airport, he was greeted by several hundred El Pasoans, including the Andress High School band and Mariachi Tapatio. Courtesy of Trish Long and the El Paso Times. #lostinelpaso
Aaron Jones, is a prominent figure in the world of football. He is a talented running back who currently plays for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL). Jones’ journey to the NFL was marked by hard work, determination, and a passion for the game. Jones started his football career at Burges High School in El Paso, where he showcased his exceptional skills on the field. Despite being overlooked by many college recruiters, he received an opportunity to play for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Miners. During his time at UTEP, Jones proved himself to be a standout player, consistently delivering impressive performances. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Aaron Jones was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round. He quickly made an impact in the league, displaying his speed, agility, and versatility as a running back. Jones’ ability to make explosive plays and find the end zone earned him recognition and respect from fans and teammates alike. Throughout his career, Aaron Jones has been a key contributor to the Packers’ success. He has consistently surpassed expectations and has become one of the league’s most dynamic running backs. Jones’ strong work ethic, resilience, and determination have helped him overcome challenges and establish himself as a valuable asset to his team. Off the field, Jones is known for his philanthropy and community involvement. He actively participates in charitable initiatives and is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others. #lostinelpaso
The Texas State School of Mines and Metallurgy, (now University of Texas at El Paso), freshman class in 1925. This information is sourced from the 1925 Flowsheet, which is part of the UTEP Special Collections. #lostinelpaso
Dec. 1928. Reindeer, brought to the city of El Paso by an El Paso Evening Post initiative, are celebrated at R.R. Jones Stadium. #lostinelpaso
When the ban on alcohol was in full swing, Juárez became the go-to destination for those seeking an unforgettable party experience. And at the heart of it all, stood the iconic Turf Cafe. Nestled within the vibrant streets of Ciudad Juárez, the Turf Cafe was a hidden gem that exuded an air of excitement and rebellion. It was a place where individuals could indulge in the forbidden thrill of sipping on a delicious drink, despite the restrictions imposed by the Prohibition laws. #lostinelpaso
Embrace the new year with the radiant spirit of brightness, propelling yourself to new heights and reaching for the stars of success. #lostinelpaso
The Texas and Pacific Railroad Freight Station in El Paso: Since the 1880’s, El Paso served as a major rail hub. Before then, our city was a mostly adobe town with a small population. After Southern Pacific brought the first train to El Paso, the population and economy boomed! The Texas and Pacific Railroad Freight Station, seen here in 1912, is located at 216 South Ochoa Street. #lostinelpaso