A Short History of West University neighborhood West University Neighborhood is a National Historic District bounded by Speedway Blvd., Park Ave., 6th St., and Stone Ave. It was developed in the late 1800s to the early 1900s and became the first major subdivision north of the Southern Pacific Railroad. The location of West University neighborhood was convenient to both […]
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The University of Arizona offers a shuttle service, called the Cat Tran, that runs both on and off campus. This can make it a little more convenient to live off campus without a car and/or eliminate the cost of an expensive UA parking permit. The two lines that run off campus are the Mountain Avenue route
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The Mercado District of Menlo Park in Tucson First developed in 2007, The Mercado District is a cool neighborhood with unique architectural styles ranging from Contemporary to Spanish Colonial to Industrial Loft. The homes are typically 2 or 3 story with a 1 or 2-car garage below. They are built with zero lot line and
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Lusk Corporation: Building Mid Century Modern homes for the masses – 1950-1966 The Lusk Corporation, founded in 1950, was a Tucson-based developer/home-building company that was responsible for developing many unique, mid-century modern neighborhoods in Tucson. Although started in Arizona, the Lusk Corporation eventually developed neighborhoods in many states including Nevada, Texas, Indiana, Missouri, California, New Mexico, Illinois, and
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About San Rafael Estates Neighborhood San Rafael Estates is a small mid-century neighborhood consisting of only 69 homes on the northeast corner of Broadway and Wilmot. The neighborhood was developed by the Lusk Corporation in 1954 and due to rapid demand the neighborhood was sold-out in 1956. San Rafael, winner of prestigious award The design of the neighborhood earned the
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Indian Ridge Historic District in Tucson, Arizona Indian Ridge is a beautiful mid century modern historic neighborhood located in northeast Tucson at the northwest corner of Tanque Verde Road and Sabino Canyon Road. The neighborhood is known for the angular, single-story, low slung homes with asymmetrical pitched roofs, using uniquely southwestern materials such as burnt adobe
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About Catalina Vista Catalina Vista was first developed in 1940, although most homes in the neighborhood were built post-war. What makes this neighborhood distinctive is its wide, curvilinear, palm tree-lined streets; the wide, shallow lots; and the open spaces with 2 parks. The neighborhood is made up primarily of custom ranch style homes. Article continues
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About El Encanto Estates The word encanto translates to enchanted or charming, which is quite suitable for this beautiful midtown neighborhood. When El Encanto Estates was established in 1928, the area of Country Club Road between Broadway Boulevard and 5th Street was on the far east side of Tucson, just outside city limits. El Encanto
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This is the next in a series highlighting architects of note, who have worked in the Tucson area. This edition features Ralph Haver, AIA. Ralph Haver (AIA) was born in California and trained as an architect at USC Pasadena. After serving in the military in WWII, he relocated to Phoenix, AZ to work with his brother
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About Blenman-Elm Neighborhood Popular neighborhood Blenman-Elm in midtown Tucson offers diverse architectural styles and history in a conveniently central area. Located in Tucson, just east of the University Medical Center, the “L” shaped neighborhood covers approximately three-quarters of a square mile and is bordered by Grant Road on the north, Speedway on the south, Country
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