Built as an armory in 1917, it is a classic red brick, two-story structure with decorative front concrete parapet and coat of arms. People from all over the world come to see the museum. It is a treasure. Listed on the State and National Register.

Sanborn maps show it was essentially built by 1889. It then served as the U.S. Custom House. Small additions were built in 1902, 1908 and 1930. Front of building has a long portico with Greek columns, a double-gabled shingle roof and a bay corner window. Listed on the State and National Register.

The two-story corner building with signboards, bulkheads, bay doors and a metal hood over lower-floor individual shops, is reminiscent of the buildings of its time. Concrete-capped parapet has dark brick design beneath with a rear arched brick transom door. Entire red brick structure served as a classic hotel. It was Deming’s most important community meeting place; symbol of early importance of both Silver Avenue and Spruce Street. Listed on State Register as part of Silver Avenue Historic District.

These two buildings were completed by 1886—one as an office and hay store, the other as a livery and blacksmith. It is decorative brick with mission features. It has multilinear mission parapets with brick relief. It still retains its historic appearance. Listed on State Register as part of the Silver Avenue Historic District.

Built in 1902, this was originally the power source for the Deming National Bank. Later it became a place for storage. A red brick building, it has a segmented arch door and windows, flat roof, stepped parapets and an attached garage with double wooden doors. It is on State Register as part of the Silver Avenue Historic District.

Built and designed in 1893 by Sherpe and Koker of St. Louis, the building is adorned with recessed door, glass brick rear windows and iron buttresses in Neo Roman design. Second-floor windows are round arches with keystone. Interior has multiple staircases, a large safe and wall murals. On State Register as part of Silver Avenue Historic District.

This building was completed in 1917 and expanded in 1930. The wood-framed plate glass windows, signboard and bulkheads are visible. It has a truncated roof, concrete block and stone-capped crenelations. A brick front and adobe rear are present. Building is listed on State Register of Cultural Properties.

Completed in 1913, this building was opened as a restaurant. It has a brick exterior and low-gabled parapet with a fleur-de-lis ornamentation. The six boarded transom windows are still visible as well as decorative buttresses. Wood bulkheads still support the windows. Listed on State Register of Cultural Properties.

Completed in 1913, this place was opened as a pool hall but later became a harness shop. Original wood over adobe is replaced by the present brick exterior. It has a gabled front parapet, stepped side parapets and wooden bulkheads. Listed on the State Register of Cultural Properties.

Built in 1886, it expanded to the rear in 1902. Over the years it has housed a grocery store, gentlemen’s furnishings, Chinese restaurant, cigar store and a used-furniture outlet. The front door has a side transom, a signboard and glass blocks. It has a flat roof, truncated corner caps and decorative cornice. It’s on the State Register of Cultural Properties.

Built in 1908, it was originally the city hall and fire station. It was remodeled in 1938 by the W.P.A. in pueblo style. It has a recessed portico entry with vigas and ornate wood pillars with lintels and corbels. It has metal casement windows. The east addition has a portico with an ornate wood door. There’s a large garage door to the old fire station at the rear of the building. Meeting rooms, a stage and auditorium with high ceilings are still used.

Completed in 1917, this building was used as offices and a Masonic Hall. This is a classic two-story brick structure with recessed entry and double doors. There is a side door to the second floor. The glass brick area on the side is a source of light from the south. Above signboard are second-floor transomed windows. Large wood cornice is topped by concrete-capped parapet and flat roof. Listed on State Register of Cultural Properties.

Completed in 1912, one of Deming’s most important commercial structures 1920s-1950s. The two-story brick commercial building is on State and National Registers. The exterior has double doors and transoms, yellow-brick front, red-brick sides and rear. Ground level are the bulkheads; above windows and transoms are signboards, then a decorated cornice topped with capped parapet.

Built in 1886, it has been a stable, a meat market and other businesses. The front is brick with inset bay door with transoms. It is California-mission style with a pressed-tin ceiling. Small round windows above the transoms open for ventilation. On State Register of Cultural Properties.

Built in 1893 with wood-framed windows, it has housed a cobbler, grocery store and a bar. The front brick frame was added by 1930. Inset double doors have a functioning transom. It has a deco-brick parapet. On State Register of Cultural Properties.

This landmark, designed by W.B. Corwin, with tall clock tower and Greek portico, was completed in 1910. Style is similar to 19th century Midwest public buildings. To the east is the old jail building from 1918, an example of Prairie School architecture popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright. Designed by Braunton and Liebert of El Paso. Courthouse is site of controversial trials of some 30 Villistas of the Columbus Raid in 1916. Four were hanged in the yard of the county jail. Entire complex is on State and National Registers.