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Duranguito (or Barrio Duranguito) is a historic neighborhood in El Paso, Texas. It is located in the greater Union Plaza district and is located on the south side of Downtown El Paso near the neighborhoods of El Segundo Barrio and Chihuahuita. It is considered to be one of the oldest neighborhoods in El Paso, and it officially became an organized residential area in 1859.[1] The neighborhood houses a number a historic buildings, the oldest dating back to 1879.[2] It is often considered to be the birthplace of the city of El Paso.[3]
This area has a rich history ranging from the Mexican Revolution on, but recently regained prominence in 2016 when the El Paso city government voted to demolish the neighborhood in favor of a new arena.[2] Controversy, debate, and lawsuits have ensued since the city proposed the demolition,[4] and historical preservationists and local activists have fought against city officials and property owners to oppose the new arena and have instead proposed for the neighborhood to be included in a new historical district.[5]
- ^ "The Battle For El Paso's South Side". Texas Monthly. September 21, 2017. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ a b "Development Plan Threatens El Paso Neighborhood | National Trust for Historic Preservation". savingplaces.org. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ "Only In El Paso (Season 5): The History of Duranguito". Facebook. May 11, 2019.
- ^ Parker, Jim (April 16, 2021). "State sends downtown El Paso historic district proposal to feds for consideration". KVIA. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ Kolenc, Vic. "Preservation experts favor saving Downtown El Paso's Duranguito neighborhood over arena". El Paso Times. Retrieved May 5, 2021.