About Randolph House in Midtown Tucson Randolph House (c. 1949) is one of my favorite communities in Tucson. This small 30-unit condo complex in midtown Tucson is just so charming. What contributes to the charm of Randolph House is a combination of red brick exteriors with cedar shake siding, wood balconies, steel casement windows set […]
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About San Clemente Neighborhood San Clemente is a historic neighborhood in central Tucson that was mostly built between 1930 – 1959. The homes here feature several styles of architecture including Spanish Colonial Revival, Pueblo Revival, Southwestern, Mission Revival, and several types of Ranch styles. Lusk Corporation, a prominent Tucson home builder in the 1950s and
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Rincon Heights Historic District near UA Campus The Rincon Heights volunteer neighborhood association’s tagline is “Middle of Everywhere”. And that’s so true. Rincon Heights is a historic district that’s located south of University of Arizona (6th St.), and north of The Sunshine Mile (Broadway Blvd.) between Park Avenue and Campbell Avenue. This location makes it
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What is adobe? Adobe has been used throughout the world and is one of the earliest building materials. Adobe works best in dry climates, one of the reasons we see adobe homes in Tucson and throughout the desert southwest. Older adobe is a mixture of clay, sand, water, and organic material such as straw, that’s
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Take a look at this fantastic example of an Arts and Crafts home for sale right here in Tucson. Pasadena architect Arthur Heineman designed the home constructed in 1908. Stonework and shake shingle siding make up the exterior of the bungalow home. The stone was probably mined from the nearby quarry at the base of
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Many people are curious about the history of their house. Who lived there? What did they do? How many owners have lived here before? Who was the builder? Who was the architect? But how exactly do you find the history of a house? Uncovering the house history can be similar to trying to research your
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Nick and I just returned from the 2019 Arizona Historic Preservation Conference held in Prescott this year. It was our first time attending the conference and we were impressed by the knowledge of the dozens of presenters. The conference featured 2 full days of seminars with speakers from all over the state, as well as
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Convent and Meyer Avenue in Downtown Tucson If you would like to live in one of Tucson’s oldest, most historic properties, a home on Convent and Meyer Avenue might be for you. These narrow avenues, just south of downtown Tucson, are full of colorful mud adobe buildings loaded with character. Most of these buildings are old,
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Historic Barrio El Hoyo Neighborhood Barrio El Hoyo has so much to offer, mature vegetation, quiet streets, and close-proximity to Downtown Tucson amenities. This is an small historic neighborhood with a great location. Situated southwest of downtown Tucson near the Tucson Convention Center, this barrio covers approximately 22 acres. El Hoyo translates loosely to “the
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About Aldea Linda Neighborhood Aldea Linda is located north of 22nd Street and east of Swan Road. It was developed 1947 to 1964 and it received historic district status in 2009. If you are looking for a quiet, rural feeling neighborhood located in midtown Tucson that is close to shopping and amenities, look no further
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