https://dh.scu.edu/exhibits/files/original/197/5703/Screenshot_2026-04-16_at_3.20.59_PM.png b99f556c4fe42958fac0c70b37e165c1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rio Vista Bracero Reception Center, Selection Building, 901 North Rio Vista Road, Socorro, El Paso County, TX Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Historic American Buildings Survey Description An account of the resource Significance: In order to meet the needs of the Rio Vista Bracero Reception Center that had originally been erected as the El Paso County Poor Farm in 1935-36, seven purpose-built structures were added between 1951 and 1956, including this large frame dormitory. Unlike the preexisting adobe brick Mission Revival buildings that provide dormitory space for fifty to sixty braceros, this large frame structure built in 1952 accommodated 400 beds utilizing Army-style bunks. It replaced three buildings that had been used as barracks but were returned to the Agricultural Extension Service. The El Paso Times reported in 1952 that the 160' x 50' frame building was "designed in a 'pavilion-type' and screened as indoor sleeping quarters for workers," built at a cost of $9,000. The screened areas were later replaced by jalousie windows. The dormitory formed the eastern edge of the quadrangular complex and was matched by a second frame dormitory built along the southern edge in 1954-56. The plans for the 1950s additions to Rio Vista were prepared by architects Monroe, Licht, and Higgins of El Paso. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Library of Congress Authorities database Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Texas Agricultural Extension Service Monroe, Licht and Higgens Mexican Farm Labor Program Bracero Program J.E. Morgan and Sons Arzola, Robert R., project manager Davidson, Paul, field team supervisor Esparza, Steven Jesus, field team Villada, Allison Toro, field team Lavoie, Catherine C., editor U.S. National Park Service (NPS), Youth and Young Adult Programs, sponsor Latino Heritage Internship Program (LHIP), sponsor Environment for the Americas, sponsor American Conservation Experience (ACE), sponsor McPartland, Mary, transmitter