De Vargas Street House

The De Vargas Street House, known as the Oldest House, is a historic building in Santa Fe, New Mexico, often claimed to be one of the oldest structures in the United States. Believed to date back to the Spanish colonial period, with some sections possibly of pre-Spanish Pueblo origin, it is located in the Barrio de Analco, a historic district established in the early 1600s. The house has been a tourist attraction since the 19th century, although its exact construction date remains uncertain. Archaeological studies suggest a mix of Spanish colonial and Puebloan architectural influences. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1968 and continues to draw visitors interested in its rich history and cultural significance.