Franklin Mountains in 1890s

Franklin Mountains in 1890s

The image shows the Franklin Mountains from Downtown El Paso. The image probably dates from the 1890s.

Area: Northeast / Franklin Mountains

Source: C.L. Sonnichsen Special Collections, University of Texas at El Paso Library. Collection Name: Southern Pacific Railroad Photos. Photo ID: PH021-1-18.

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17 March 2024 by Eva K Ross

By 2024 the city of El Paso, TX had totally surrounded Franklin Mountain.

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