Four Hills Village Project

Immortalizing New Mexico’s most modernist neighborhood.

Established in 2021

The Project

The Four Hills Village Project is a volunteer organization dedicated to the documentation and celebration of buildings, sites and social history of the originally planned Four Hills Village neighborhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This project highlights the history of the neighborhood from 1959-1975 and it’s our goal to see Four Hills Village Proper officially registered as a historic district.

Take the Survey!

One of the main drivers behind this project is collecting and organizing historical data. You can help us in our research by providing information on your home history and architecture.

We keep in touch with all of the homeowners who sign up for our newsletter and provide any information in our database, including vintage ads, articles, and other documentation. So far, the Four Hills Project has thanked our local neighbors by providing nearly 100 historic artifacts across the village.

Latest Features

Resource: Four Hills List of Original Owners

In 1959 Four Hills developer Brill Brannin listed several original owners and home values for the Albuquerque Tribune. We have uncovered and transcribed this extensive list for all to see!

THE LEGACY OF MODESTA INTERIORS IN FOUR HILLS VILLAGE

In the mid-nineteen hundreds, one expert interior designer stood out for her impeccable taste, Modesta Comeford. Learn about her trail blazing career and her impact on Four Hills Village.

Architect Feature: Stu Hill

Learn about prominent Four Hills home designer and architect Stu Hill and his extensive work throughout Four Hills.

Four Hills Village Proper Project Archive- The Future of History

We developed a first-of-its-kind cloud-based district archive which sorts and recalls thousands of data points. Since 2021 we have been feeding this archive information about Four Hills Village. With this new technology, we will be able to determine the historic significance of Four Hills Village Proper with the click of a button. We are over 1/3 of the way through archiving the required information to nominate Four Hills Village Proper to the National Register of Historic Places.

Receive Our Sporadic & Infrequent Newsletter

Join us as we discover interesting architectural and social history. As we complete investigative research and discover lost history, we add it to our blog. Every so often, we compile these completed articles, share the BTS, and provide updates to our neighbors and supporters. All are welcome to join us as we uncover forgotten stories. You will also receive updates on our archive progress to learn how much of the neighborhood has officially been documented.