Author: Si Robins

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.


Where Should the LGO Public House Relocate?

February 8, 2011 | By

The project has left CityScape just weeks before it was scheduled to open its doors.

From the Arizona Room | 45 W. Jefferson St. — Luhrs Tower

February 2, 2011 | By

An icon in the Phoenix skyline, Luhrs Tower is perhaps the crowning achievement in 1920s development in the city.

Fresh @ the Market | Super Bowl Stock-Up!

February 2, 2011 | By

The Phoenix Public Market has all the grub (and beer) you need for a killer Super Bowl party.

From the Arizona Room | 13 W. Jefferson St. — Luhrs Building

January 26, 2011 | By

Perhaps Phoenix’s most iconic office building, this mid-’20s marvel was once the tallest building in the city.

Fresh @ the Market | Specials Galore

January 26, 2011 | By

CSM cardholders and regular visitors alike can save big at the Market this week.

From the Arizona Room | 356 E. Alvarado Rd. — Robert E. Tweedy House

January 19, 2011 | By

A late ’30s Monterey, this is one of Alvarado’s best preserved classic homes.

Fresh @ the Market | Back to the Lot

January 19, 2011 | By

The market’s new and improved lot is open for business tonight as improvements continue in the coming weeks.

Fresh @ the Market | OMG Brownies

January 12, 2011 | By

New vendor OMG Sweets joins the Saturday market this week.

From the Arizona Room | 352 E. Alvarado Rd. — Roger Hofford House

January 12, 2011 | By

An East Alvarado home yields a look into early ’40s Phoenix with some subtle stylistic touches.

From the Arizona Room | 346 E. Alvarado Rd. — Raymond N. Cowley House

January 5, 2011 | By

One of East Alvarado’s gems turns 60 this year, yet it looks almost identical to the day it was finished.