Historic Tucson Neighborhoods

Bungalow style home in West University, Tucson

Bungalow homes for sale in Tucson

If you pass by most older Tucson neighborhoods, chances are you’ll see several Bungalow homes. Maybe, like me, you’ve always been fascinated by these charming houses. The term Bungalow originated from India. Sometimes called Craftsman or California Bungalow, these homes were popular in the early 20th century in many parts of the country, including Tucson. Part of their popularity …

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Indian Ridge mid century modern home

Lusk Corporation built many great mid-century Tucson homes

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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San Rafael Estates a midcentury neighborhood developed by Lusk Homes in Tucson Arizona

San Rafael Estates: Mid Mod Historic District

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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homes for sale in historic Indian Ridge

Indian Ridge: Mid-Century Modern Meets the Sonoran Desert

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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Catalina Vista is full of beautiful unique custom homes

Catalina Vista – Palm Tree-Lined Historic District

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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