Villa Catalina located within Sam Hughes neighborhood in Tucson is a beautiful midcentury condo development.

Villa Catalina: Tucson’s first condo community

Villa Catalina: Mid-Century Modern Condos Villa Catalina Apartments are one of the most recognizable communities in Tucson. They’re a wonderful example of mid-century modern architecture with a broad linear roof line, floor to ceiling expanses of glass, and the unique circle-within-square railing motif. The development was designed for patio apartment living, which gained popularity in …

Villa Catalina: Tucson’s first condo community Read More »

Relax in the lovely grounds at Arizona Inn in Tucson

Merritt Starkweather – The architect that designed the Arizona Inn

Merritt Starkweather, FAIA was a well-known, prolific Tucson architect from the 1920s to the 1970s. He designed area schools, (Carrillo, Drachman, Bonillas to name a few) resorts, and homes. Many of his homes can be seen in the El Encanto Estates neighborhood. Merritt Starkweather also designed the well-known, historic Arizona Inn located at 2200 E. …

Merritt Starkweather – The architect that designed the Arizona Inn Read More »

Downtown Tucson

‘Today Show’ lists Tucson among the Top 10 places for bargain homes

Tucson was listed as one of the top 10 places for bargain homes according to Barbara Corcoran on NBC’s ‘Today’ show, which aired on Tuesday. Corcoran said she took into account the cities’ job growth and home prices over the last year. Cities listed were: South Bend, Indiana Akron, Ohio Topeka, Kansas New Haven, Connecticut …

‘Today Show’ lists Tucson among the Top 10 places for bargain homes Read More »