The Tullius M. Wingo House at 4115 Trowbridge was designed by Henry Trost in 1907. When it was built, the home stood alone among the sand dunes with no neighbors close by. According to an article in the Aug. 14, 1935, edition of the El Paso Herald, the home’s interior design was commissioned […]
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Ysleta Woman’s Club
Photo Credit: Ysleta Woman’s Club Collection, UTEP Special Collections The Ysleta Woman’s Club was organized in March 1921 at “Sunnyfields” on Alameda, the home of Mrs. J. Stoney Porcher, which later became Cesar Chavez Academy. The club’s first president was Mrs. W.B. Abadie. Other officers included Anne Whitney, vice president Elinor Porcher, treasurer Gertrude Cadwallader, […]
Lower Valley Woman’s Club Collection
The Lower Valley Woman’s Club was founded in April 1923. The Ysleta Woman’s Community Club was founded at the home of Essie Paden in San Jose, near Ysleta. The Ysleta Woman’s Club wanted a clubhouse and a community center. Jennie Downs was the first president. The community center was dedicated in 1925. The club was […]
Downtown Survey–Presentation by Hardy Heck Moore and County of El Paso
On Tuesday, June 27, 2017, the County of El Paso, along with historians/representatives from Hardy Heck Moore, Inc., presented their plans for the Downtown historical and architectural survey currently underway. Below is the presentation offered to the public during the event. Presentation – FINAL 6-27-17
Ysleta Cowboy Park
In 1944, Cowboy Park opened in Ysleta, a 24-acre recreation area developed by Sheriff Chris Fox and supported by a group of businessmen. The purpose was to promote horse sports. A stadium with 3,000 seats, a five-mile track and 160 stables was built. The creation of the park was to make El Paso a training spot […]
Ashley’s Mexican Restaurant and Canning
Ashley’s Mexican Restaurant and Canning was founded in 1931 by George Ashley. The sole investor in the business was George’s business-minded mother, Ida Ashley. Ashley’s Mexican Restaurant was considered a pioneer in the reinvention of Mexican restaurants in El Paso. The business was family run, with George’s wife and children playing a role. Some of the […]
El Paso Herald-Post “Women of the Year” 1965
In 1965, El Paso Herald-Post awarded its first “Women of the Year” to women in each of seven fields. The awards were announced in the newspaper’s March 20, 1965, edition. Business: Dess Metcalfe was a member of the first group of the Women’s Army Corps who were deployed overseas. She also served as assistant chief […]
Virginia Storm Turner: El Paso Newspaperwoman
Virginia Storm Turner was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Ole Storm and his wife Henrietta. She came to El Paso and graduated from Ysleta High School. Turner attended George Washington College in Washington, D.C., and UTEP. Turner started working as a cub reporter for the El Paso Herald-Post in 1944 and in […]
Patricia Wolfe of Jerry’s Restaurants
Patricia Wolfe Wyatts and her first husband, Jerry Wolfe, came to El Paso in 1948 to work as operators for Sky Chief, operators of restaurants at the El Paso Airport. He was previously stationed at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. They opened the La Ponda Motel on Paisano. They also operated the Covered Wagon […]
Eva Cunningham of Ysleta
Eva Cunningham moved to El Paso in 1907. She grew up with a love of gardening. Her mother gave each of her children a little plot in their yard so they could grow their own garden. Eva married Clifford D. Cunningham. Eva was active in the Lower Valley Garden Club for years. Cunningham taught floral […]