Map of Powel’s Addition to Town of Silver City, 1893. Both Harper and Borenstein once owned all of Block 6, where 901 and 905 W 12th houses are located. Lots to the west of 905 were purchased by WNMU in 1995 for additional parking space. From Grant County Plat Map files, retrieved by Susan Berry.

House at 901 W 12th Street, 1953. Courtesy of Dr. Daniel Borenstein

House in late 1980s, courtesy of Dr. Daniel Borenstein

Borenstein Brothers store, 1895. Courtesy of Dr. Daniel Borenstein

Borenstein’s department store, 1926, then known as “The Leader." Located at 109 North Bullard (City Hall is to the right). Courtesy of Dr. Daniel Borenstein

Former Borenstein’s Department Store, as it looks today

Floor plan for WNMU’s house at 901 W 12th Street (redrawn from several sources). The utility room was added sometime between 1918 and 1928, and the back bedroom and bath were added by the Borensteins in the late 1940s or early 50s.

Living room prior to WNMU ownership, courtesy of Cissy McAndrew (fireplace is not functional)

Living room, photo taken in March 2024. WNMU is using the house for storage

Original bathroom (taken March 2024 after electrical upgrade and replacement of light fixtures)

Back bathroom showing radiator and code-compliant outlet; photo taken March 2024:Boiler furnace, possibly upgraded in 1990s. Photo from 2016 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for WNMU, by E.C.I., LLC, of Albuquerque:

Boiler furnace, possibly upgraded in 1990s. Photo from 2016 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for WNMU, by E.C.I., LLC, of Albuquerque:

“Twin” houses, 901 and 905 West 12th Street. 905, at the right, is listed on the State Register of Cultural Properties and is privately owned. June, 2024