In Old Mesilla, near Las Cruces, New Mexico, there are buildings that have been there since the mid 19th century. Josefina's is one such place.
This is the old gate to Josefina's cafe. It's a landmark, a place that is used for reference, as in "Just across from Josefina's gate" or "Down the block from Josefina's gate." There's another entrance to the cafe, and as far as I know, this one is never opened.
Nothing in Old Mesilla (otherwise known as La Mesilla or just Mesilla) is changed or altered without permission from the town. The city square is a historic landmark. It's a small village of little more than 2,000 people, but great in historic significance, if for just the buildings there.
If you look close you can see a long "ristra" or string of chili peppers hanging out to dry to the right of the doors. Peppers are one of the prime crops grown in the region. Pecan and Pistachio orchards abound, along with many wine vineyards.
The texture of the adobe on this fence and the grain of the wood really speak of history to me.