December 1881
August 20, 2026
El Paso and Las Cruces experienced rapid growth in late 1881 as railroad construction, immigration, and commercial development transformed the region. A private letter described El Paso as overcrowded, with hotels and public accommodations full while new arrivals continued to come by train. The Rio…
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