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In Modern Architecture.

The following businesses are located in a modernist building. Please keep in mind that these are not 'themed' establishments. Some owners have preserved original interior details, while others have renovated their spaces or adapted them from their original functions - and not all are aware that architectural enthusiasts like us love them! Hours of operation can be found by calling the numbers provided or visiting the linked websites.

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This directory is meant for educational purposes only and is not intended as an endorsement or recommendation of any establishment below. If you have information about a business in a modern building that is not listed here, please contact us.

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This list was last updated on February 8, 2023. Information and occupancy may have changed since publishing.

Breweries, Cafes & Restaurants

505 Central Food Hall

This historic streamline moderne structure dates to 1937!

505 Central Avenue NW

www.facebook.com/505central

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Acapulco Tacos & Burritos

Their website tells us this was an early Lotaburger location.

840 San Mateo Blvd SE

www.acapulcotaco.com

505.268.9865

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Al's Big Dipper

Inside the 2006 addition to the Albuquerque Main Library.

501 Copper Ave NW

www.alsbigdipper.com

505.314.1118

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Badass Coffee

400 Gold Ave SW Suite #103 - Inside the Simms Building

badasscoffee.com

505.200.0577

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Cinnamon Spice Cafe (Nob Hill Business Center Location)

3500 Central Ave SE

cinnamoncafeabq.com/nob-hill-menu

505.588.2860

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Denny's

This 'carousel' roofed Denny's restaurant was designed by Armet, Davis & Newlove.

2400 San Mateo Blvd NE

www.dennys.com

505.884.6574

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Differential Brewing Co.

500 Yale Blvd SE

differentialbrewing.com

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Fan Tang

3523 Central Ave NE

fan-tang.com

505.266-3566

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Gecko's (Nob Hill Business Center Location)

3500 Central Ave SE

www.geckosbar.com/nob-hill-menu.html

505.262.1848

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High & Dry Brewing

Opened as the Las Lomas Meat Co. in 1953.

529 Adams St NE

highanddrybrewing.com

505.433.5591

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Ho Lo Ma Chinese Restaurant

Converted from a PDQ convenience store.

8624 Menaul Blvd NE

505.296.1271

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Humble Coffee

Inside a former Sears department store.

505 Central Ave NW Suite C

http://www.humblecoffeeco.com/

505.609.7099

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Juanita's Comida Mexicana

A former Tastee Freez drive-in.

910 4th St SW

505.0843.9669

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Kap's Diner

This boomerang-roofed building was Albuquerque's first Denny's, opened in 1963 and designed by Armet & Davis.

5801 Central Ave NE

www.kapscoffeeshopanddiner.com

505.232.9658

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Korean BBQ House / Sushi & Sake

Opened as Goody's restaurant in 1964. The swiss-cheese steel signpost dates from the 1970s.

4214 Central Ave SE

505.797.8000

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Lotaburger (Albuquerque 'Store 2')

Opened in 1959!

2529 Washington St NE

www.lotaburger.com/locations

505.888.3141

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Loyola's Family Restaurant

Opened in 1958 as Sherm's, it's also on our must-see list.

4500 Central Ave SE

www.loyolasfamilyrestaurant.com

505.268.6478

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Lucky Boy Restaurant

Opened in 1968.

3521 Constitution Ave NE

505.268.2785

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Mata G Vegetarian Kitchen

Located in the historic Nob Hill Shopping Center.

116 Amherst Dr SE

mata-g.com

505.266.6374

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M'Tucci's Bar Roma

Housed in the historic Jones Motor Company building.

3222 Central Ave SE

www.mtuccis.com/barroma

505.508.3948

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Range Cafe

Originally built in 1938 as the Carothers & Mauldin Service Station.

320 Central Ave SE

www.rangecafe.com

505.243.1440

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Richard B Club

Private dining in a converted mid-century modern home.

611 Loma Linda Pl SE

Reservations only.

richard-b.club

505.321.2819

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Scalo Italian Restaurant

Located in the historic Nob Hill Shopping Center.

3500 Central Ave SE

www.scaloabq.com

505.522.3800

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Simply Sinful Donuts

400 Gold Ave SW Suite #101- Inside the Simms Building

simplysinfuldonuts.com

505.639.2309

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Teddy Roe's Bar

Housed in the rear of the historic Jones Motor Company building.

3222 Central Ave SE

teddyroes.com

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Tikka Hut

Housed in a converted former vehicle service station.

2904 Indian School Rd NE

www.tikkahutnm.com/abq-indian-school/

Galleries & Retail

Ace Hardware

Housed in the top level of the former Kistler Collister department store.

1100 San Mateo Blvd NE

505.266.4000

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Antiques & Things

Inside the former McClellan's store designed by architects Flatow and Moore in 1954; look near the entrance for the name in tile.

4710 Central Ave SE

www.antiquesandthingsabq.com

505.268.1313

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Antique Specialty Mall

This 'modernistic' building dates to 1957 when it opened as the K&B Radio and Appliance Company.

4516 Central Ave SE

www.antiquespecialtymall.com

505.268.8080

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Astronaut Status (Tobacco)

5016 Lomas Blvd NE

505.554.3460

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birds+Richard Gallery

Residence designed by architect William Burk Jr. as his home.

611 Loma Linda Pl SE

Open by appointment only.

www.birds-richard.xyz

505.321.2819

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Classic Century Square

Opened in 1957 as White's Department Store, we think it's a must-see.

4616 Central Ave SE

505.265.3161

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GNC

Adapted from a Circle-K convenience store.

1619 San Mateo Blvd NE

www.gnc.com/store-details?StoreID=1148

505.265.4830

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Hanayagi: The Japanese Garden Shop

2935 Louisiana Blvd NE Suite C

hanayagi.net

505.291.1177

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Happy Feet

Housed in a former PDQ convenience store.

4117 Menaul Blvd NE

happyfeet-usa.net

505.888.7006

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Lowe's Neighborhood Market

4701 4th St NW

505.247.8399

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Nob Hill Business Center

An assortment of shops are located in this historic landmark at the southwest corner of Central Ave and Carlisle Blvd.

3500 Central Ave SE

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  • Frondescence

  • La Montañita Co-op Food Market

  • Lavon Blu

  • Mariposa Gallery

  • New Mexico United Shop

  • Ohh! Ahh! Jewelry

  • Organic Books

  • Sukhmani Home

  • Terrazzo Archives

  • The Herb Store

 

People's Flowers (Nob Hill Location)

3700 Central Ave SE

505.884.1600

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UHC's Good News ReStore

Inside a 1954  former JcPenney's department store, designed by Flatow & Moore.

4700 Central Ave SE

505.717.2050

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Weyrich Gallery

2935 Louisiana Blvd NE

www.facebook.com/weyrichgallery

505.883.7410

Services

Arnie's Dry Cleaners

8217 Menaul Blvd NE

505.299.8686

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Downtown Sports + Wellness

The Galeria was designed by the office of Harry Weese.

40 First Plaza Center NW Suite #76 - Inside the First Plaza Galeria

wellbridge.com/sports-and-wellness-downtown

1.800.313.7208

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Firestone Complete Auto Care

Opened in 1957, there's another Firestone of this design in Hayward, CA.

4601 Central Ave NE

local.firestonecompleteautocare.com/new-mexico/albuquerque/4601-central-ave-ne/

505.273.8122

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Kirtland Dry Cleaners

241 Wyoming Blvd SE

505.262.1896

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Mister Car Wash (Route 66 Location)

5308 Central Ave SE

mistercarwash.com

(505) 265-1507

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Mister Car Wash (Breaking Bad Filming Location)

9516 Snow Heights Cir NE

mistercarwash.com

505.298.8833

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MS US Title Services

The former Taco Sombrero, built in 1965 and designed by architects Armet, Davis and Newlove.

1112 San Pedro Dr NE

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Southern Tire Mart

3501 4th St NW

505.344.1687

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Wash Tub Laundromat

Opened in 1950 as a Rhode's Supermarket.

1105 Central Ave NW

www.washtublaundrynm.com/Downtown

505.246.2043

Modern Furnishings.

The following Albuquerque businesses deal in vintage and contemporary modern art, design, and furnishings.

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1964: Haus of Modern Vintage

10301 Comanche Rd NE Suite 2

www.instagram.com/1964haus

505.510.4110

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812 Retro

Located along the former "Hairpin Legs" walking tour route.

145 Jackson St NE

www.instagram.com/retrogurlpics

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ABQ Modern at Past, Present & In-Between

5017 Lomas Blvd NE

www.instagram.com/abqmodern

505.232.6732

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Aloe the Shop

No storefront open to the public. View available pieces online.

www.instagram.com/aloetheshop

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Antiques & Things

Vintage modern design dealers located near back of store.

4710 Central Ave SE

www.antiquesandthingsabq.com

505.268.1313

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Antique Specialty Mall

Ask at the front desk about vintage modern design booths.

4516 Central Ave SE

www.antiquespecialtymall.com

505.268.8080

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Constellation Vintage

No storefront open to the public. View available pieces online.

www.instagram.com/constellationvintage

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Damian Velasquez Modern Furniture

Studio open by appointment.

www.modernhandcrafted.com

www.half13.com

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FORM GALLERY

Open by appointment only.

125 50th St NW

505.934.0969

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Herb Goldman Sculptures

No storefront open to the public. View available pieces online.

herbgoldman.com

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Modities

800 Central Ave SW Suite C

www.instagram.com/modities

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Palette Contemporary Gallery

7400 Montgomery Blvd NE Suite 22

www.palettecontemporary.com

505.855.7777

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Submaterial

No storefront open to the public. View designs online.

submaterial.com

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Tema Contemporary Furniture

7601 Montgomery Blvd NE

www.temafurniture.com

505.275.2121

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Terrazzo Archives

Located in the historic Nob Hill Shopping Center.

113 Carlisle Blvd SE

www.instagram.com/terrazzo_archives

505.219.3968

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