Teardrop Trail Log: March 26, 2016

In Castolon, we encountered the Alvino House, named for Alvino Ybarra who lived there with his family from 1918 to 1957. It was originally built in 1901 by Cipriano Hernandez, who irrigated the bottomland to grow melons, pumpkins, squash and beans. To make extra income, he operated a store out of the house and tended the steam-powered cotton gin.  It is the oldest adobe structure in the park, and represents the everyday life of families who lived and farmed along the Rio Grande.

South Entrance

Detail of South Entrance

East Window Detail

Interior Hallway from West Window

Interior Room from North Window

Detail of Roof

Detail of Hatch on East Side

Courtyard Entrance on North Side

Courtyard Detail

Santa Elena Canyon is visible in the distance