Tag: Burton Barr Central Library
From the Arizona Room | 1025 N. 2nd St. — Leighton G. Knipe House
This early 1900s home is desperately in need of help. Let’s not let it deteriorate further.
From the Arizona Room | 546 W. Adams St. — New Windsor Hotel
One of Phoenix’s original hotels, the New Windsor (originally the 6th Avenue Hotel) is a well-preserved example of old Phoenician architecture.
From the Arizona Room | 541 W. Monte Vista Rd. — Alberta Apartments
As the Willo area moved toward single-family zoning in 1930, the Alberta Apartments just opened, a symbol of the “uncontrolled” development of the pre-zoning age.
From the Arizona Room | 330 W. McDowell Rd. — El Conquistador Apartments
One of West McDowell’s original multi-family housing buildings packs some serious charm.
From the Arizona Room | 309 W. Monte Vista Rd. — E.J. Middleton House
One of Phoenix’s first model homes was also the first in Willo’s Broadmoor Subdivision.
From the Arizona Room | 538-542 W. McDowell Rd. — Hurley Building
The Hurley Building’s central addition is a post-war example of Phoenix commercial structures as the city entered its population boom period.
From the Arizona Room | 544-550 W. McDowell Rd. — Hurley Building
The Hurley Building represents the Willo neighborhood’s first commercial strip, and is a key building at “The Gateway to Downtown Phoenix.”
From the Arizona Room | 924 N 1st. St — Roosevelt Community Church
One of Downtown’s original churches, Roosevelt Community Church features an interesting design scheme that sets it apart from its peers.
Explore McDowell Station with DPJ and LightRailBlogger.com
Our “Explore Your Core: Light Rail” video series with LightRailBlogger.com continues with the McDowell Station. Tell us your favorite spots within walking distance!
From the Arizona Room | 817 N 1st. St — Paulina Miller Gallery
The Paulina Miller Gallery will close its doors later this month. We look back at the building’s history in the blog’s continuing 1st Street miniseries.
