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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
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Acapulco Tacos & Burritos
Their website tells us this was an early Lotaburger location.
840 San Mateo Blvd SE
505.268.9865
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Al's Big Dipper
Inside the 2006 addition to the Albuquerque Main Library.
501 Copper Ave NW
505.314.1118
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Badass Coffee
400 Gold Ave SW Suite #103 - Inside the Simms Building
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
505.884.6574
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Differential Brewing Co.
500 Yale Blvd SE
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Fan Tang
3523 Central Ave NE
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
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
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
505.266.6374
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M'Tucci's Bar Roma
Housed in the historic Jones Motor Company building.
3222 Central Ave SE
505.508.3948
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Range Cafe
Originally built in 1938 as the Carothers & Mauldin Service Station.
320 Central Ave SE
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.
505.321.2819
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Scalo Italian Restaurant
Located in the historic Nob Hill Shopping Center.
3500 Central Ave SE
505.522.3800
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Simply Sinful Donuts
400 Gold Ave SW Suite #101- Inside the Simms Building
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
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Tikka Hut
Housed in a converted former vehicle service station.
2904 Indian School Rd NE
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
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
505.268.8080
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Astronaut Status (Tobacco)
5016 Lomas Blvd NE
505.554.3460
birds+Richard Gallery
Residence designed by architect William Burk Jr. as his home.
611 Loma Linda Pl SE
Open by appointment only.
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
505.291.1177
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Happy Feet
Housed in a former PDQ convenience store.
4117 Menaul Blvd NE
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
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La Montañita Co-op Food Market
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Lavon Blu
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Mariposa Gallery
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New Mexico United Shop
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Ohh! Ahh! Jewelry
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Organic Books
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Sukhmani Home
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Terrazzo Archives
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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
(505) 265-1507
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Mister Car Wash (Breaking Bad Filming Location)
9516 Snow Heights Cir NE
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
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
505.232.6732
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Aloe the Shop
No storefront open to the public. View available pieces online.
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Antiques & Things
Vintage modern design dealers located near back of store.
4710 Central Ave SE
505.268.1313
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Antique Specialty Mall
Ask at the front desk about vintage modern design booths.
4516 Central Ave SE
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.
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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.
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Modities
800 Central Ave SW Suite C
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Palette Contemporary Gallery
7400 Montgomery Blvd NE Suite 22
505.855.7777
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Submaterial
No storefront open to the public. View designs online.
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Tema Contemporary Furniture
7601 Montgomery Blvd NE
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