Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation

Focus on the Future During Phoenix Urban Design Week

February 10, 2017 | By

From Feb. 10-18, Phoenix Urban Design Week will focus on the future of Phoenix through discussions, mixers, tours and more.

An Inside Look at Welnick Marketplace & Liefgreen Seed Co. Building

August 18, 2016 | By

Get a peek at the restoration progress on the historic Welnick Marketplace and Liefgreen Seed Co. building from this PHXTV mini-documentary.

Wire | Downtown Advocates to Restore Historic Roland’s Market Building

May 17, 2016 | By

The 4,800 square foot property at 1505 E Van Buren St. will be restored to create an iconic space in the growing Eastlake Park and Garfield neighborhoods.

Wire | Mayor Stanton on Demo of Stewart Motor Company Building

April 15, 2016 | By

Mayor Stanton’s Statement on the demolition of the Stewart Motor Company Building.

Phoenix City Council Approves Historic Preservation Grant for WPA Building

April 6, 2016 | By

City Council voted 7-1 in support of providing up to $120,000 in grant funding for the historic building located on the Arizona State Fairgrounds.

Historic Heard Building Enters A New Era

January 20, 2016 | By

The 1919 building that once housed the Arizona Republic and Phoenix Gazette is getting a modern makeover to reflect the changing face of downtown Phoenix.

The House of Wurth, Part 4 of 4: Are You A Wurth, Too?

January 15, 2016 | By

The Wurth family, the Wurth House, a host of expenses, and a piece of history all come together in the conclusion to the series.

The House of Wurth, Part 3 of 4

January 7, 2016 | By

Pressure from all sides, a coma, and a bizarre twist of fate. In part 3 of the Wurth House series, a house, a family, and a Roosevelt Row pioneer unite.

The House of Wurth, Part 2 of 4

December 31, 2015 | By

Part two of our four-part series on the history of the Joseph W. Wurth House picks up with new characters, modern struggles, and even a cliffhanger.

The House of Wurth, Part 1 of 4

December 23, 2015 | By

Part one of a series on the history of the 114-year-old Joseph W. Wurth House: a story of drama, near-misses and minor miracles.