Tag: Historic Buildings


From the Arizona Room | 323 E. Willetta St. — James H. McClintock House

October 6, 2010 | By

A home of a once prominent Arizonan is tucked away in the East Evergreen Historic District.

From the Arizona Room | 628 E. Adams St. — Silva House

September 29, 2010 | By

It’s nearly 110 years old, but the Silva House — now better known as the Rose & Crown Pub — is uncharacteristically well preserved.

Save the Knipe!

September 20, 2010 | By

The turn-of-the-century building is in serious danger. Your input is needed this afternoon at Historic City Hall.

From the Arizona Room | 546 W. Adams St. — New Windsor Hotel

September 15, 2010 | By

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

July 28, 2010 | By

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

July 21, 2010 | By

One of West McDowell’s original multi-family housing buildings packs some serious charm.

From the Arizona Room | 538-542 W. McDowell Rd. — Hurley Building

July 7, 2010 | By

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

June 30, 2010 | By

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

June 23, 2010 | By

One of Downtown’s original churches, Roosevelt Community Church features an interesting design scheme that sets it apart from its peers.

From the Arizona Room | 817 N 1st. St — Paulina Miller Gallery

June 16, 2010 | By

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.