Clayton Public Schools Historic District

The Clayton Public Schools Historic District is a 7-acre historic district consisting of four blocks in southeast Clayton, New Mexico, centered on 6th and Cedar Sts.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Clayton Public Library and Luna Theater.

Clayton Public Library

Historic building

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The Clayton Public Library, at 116 Walnut St. in Clayton, New Mexico, was built in 1939 as a New Deal construction work. It was designed by Willard C. Kruger in Pueblo Revival architecture. Clayton Public Library is situated 1,800 feet west of Clayton Public Schools Historic District.

Luna Theater

Movie theater

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The Luna Theater, at 2-6 Main St. in Clayton, New Mexico, is a historic theatre that was built in 1915–1916. It was opened as the Mission Theater in 1915 and was renamed to the Luna Theater in 1935. Luna Theater is situated 2,400 feet west of Clayton Public Schools Historic District.

Eklund Hotel

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The Eklund Hotel, also known as Hotel Eklund and located at 15 Main St. in Clayton, New Mexico, United States, was built in 1892. It is an example of Early Commercial architecture. Eklund Hotel is situated 2,300 feet west of Clayton Public Schools Historic District.