Tag: Burton Barr Central Library


From the Arizona Room | 905 N. 4th St.

April 7, 2010 | By

Though it has become a revolving location for restaurants as of late, the building at 905 N. 4th St. dates back to the 1910s.

From the Arizona Room | 365 N. 4th Ave — H.M. Coe House

March 31, 2010 | By

The Coe House, in Roosevelt’s southern reaches, is a turn-of-the-century brick structure that has been thoughtfully preserved.

From the Arizona Room | 362 N. 2nd Ave. — Charles Pugh House

March 24, 2010 | By

The Charles Pugh House is a great example of 19th century Queen Anne architecture in Downtown Phoenix.

From the Arizona Room | 215 N. 7th St. — Monroe School (Children’s Museum of Phoenix)

March 17, 2010 | By

The old Monroe School, now the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, is experiencing a rebirth despite being nearly 100 years old.

City Dwelling | Living in 85004

March 15, 2010 | By

For those seeking the ultimate urban Phoenix living experience, there is no better place than the chunk of Downtown Phoenix that is the 85004 ZIP code.

From the Arizona Room | 850 N. 2nd Ave. — O.C. Thompson House

March 10, 2010 | By

The O.C. Thompson House, on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Roosevelt Street, is one of the first examples of brick residential structures in Phoenix.

From the Arizona Room | 203 W. Adams St. — Orpheum Theatre

March 3, 2010 | By

It is hard to believe a world-class venue like the Orpheum Theatre nearly fell out of favor with Phoenicians.

From the Arizona Room | 1210 N. 5th Ave. — Kenilworth School

February 24, 2010 | By

Remarkably, the Kenilworth School is in fantastic condition and still operating as it was in 1920, despite 90 years of children running through its halls.

From the Arizona Room | 618 N. 5th Ave. — Fifth Ave Court

February 3, 2010 | By

Sitting on the patio at Cibo, you may have noticed a quaint little stuccoed apartment complex directly across 5th Avenue.

From the Arizona Room | 114 W. Adams St. — Orpheum Lofts

January 20, 2010 | By

The Orpheum Lofts building was once the largest office building in the state. Despite much change, its Art Deco influence remains strong.