Author: Si Robins
Si Robins served as the Managing Editor of DPJ, and is a Downtown Phoenix resident. Midwestern born and corn fed, Si spends most of his time drinking coffee in the glow of his computer screen.
From the Arizona Room | E.L. Fresnal Grocery Store — 314 E. Buchanan St.
Back in the 1890s, the E.L. Fresnal Grocery was one of Phoenix’s impressive and well-lauded commercial buildings.
First Friday: Grand Happenings
Here’s a thrilling roundup of all of Grand’s happenings for February First Friday.
Dreaming Big at the DREAMRs
The DREAMRs honor a few of the individuals that have been around the longest, seen the most and fought the hardest to make Downtown Phoenix what it is today.
From the Arizona Room | 618 N. 5th Ave. — Fifth Ave Court
Sitting on the patio at Cibo, you may have noticed a quaint little stuccoed apartment complex directly across 5th Avenue.
From the Arizona Room | 409 W. Jackson St — The Icehouse
If you’ve ever stepped foot in the Icehouse, you know it’s a relic from the Phoenix of old.
#CenPhoCamp Feedback
DPJ is encouraging those that attended CenPhoCamp to tweet their thoughts on the event. We’ll post the responses here, in hopes that the discussions continue and connections are furthered.
From the Arizona Room | 114 W. Adams St. — Orpheum Lofts
The Orpheum Lofts building was once the largest office building in the state. Despite much change, its Art Deco influence remains strong.
In Case You Missed it: Downtown Voices Visioning Conference Speech
The truth is, we represent people who aren’t moving toward the next buck or the next city, to which it’s more important to raise living values than financial values.
Downtown Voices Coalition Gets Retrospective
For five years, Downtown Voices Coalition has helped change the face of Downtown. Now, they’ll take a look back on their progress as well as glimpse into the future of our neighborhoods.
From the Arizona Room | 407 E. Roosevelt Street — Modified Arts
There is a lot of history in the tiny gallery space at 407 E. Roosevelt St. that is now Modified Arts. In fact, the structure is celebrating its 90th birthday in 2010.
