Without the Efforts of Preservationist Alison King, Phoenix Would Look Very Different February 1, 2023 SHARE A passion for modernism compelled Alison King to become one of our city’s biggest advocates for preserving midcentury gems. READ MORE POST TAGS: historic architecturehistoric homeshistoryMasters of the Southwestmidcentury modernmodernism
Why the Grunow Memorial Medical Center Remains a Favorite Among Local Historians February 1, 2023 SHARE Born of necessity, the historic Grunow Memorial Medical Center remains a gift to Phoenix. READ MORE POST TAGS: historic architecturehistoric buildingshistory
The Arizona Biltmore’s Mystery Room Was a Prohibition-Era Playground December 1, 2022 SHARE Hiding in the Arizona Biltmore is a gilded Prohibition-era jewel box known as the Mystery Room. READ MORE POST TAGS: architectureArizona BiltmoreFrank Lloyd Wrighthistory
Sculpting Her Story: How Artist Evelyn Fredericks Captures Hopi Culture September 28, 2022 SHARE Native American artist Evelyn Fredericks captures the spirit and history of Hopi culture in stone and bronze. READ MORE POST TAGS: artevelyn frederickshistoryhopi culturesculpturestone and bronzeValley Design Guide
A Carefully Executed Refresh of Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix Preserves its Historic Charm September 27, 2022 SHARE Interior designer Wendy Black Rodgers treads lightly during a decadelong restoration of the Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix. READ MORE POST TAGS: Arizona Biltmorehistoric architecturehistoric homeshistoric siteshistoryinterior designtraditional design
History: Al Beadle’s Executive Towers is a Much-Loved Landmark on the Phoenix Skyline September 27, 2022 SHARE Once Phoenix’s tallest building, Executive Towers embodied luxury high-rise living. READ MORE POST TAGS: Al Beadlehistoric architecturehistoric buildinghistoric sitehistory
The Orpheum Theatre is a Gilded Mirror of Phoenix History August 1, 2022 SHARE A look into the storied past of Phoenix’s Orpheum Theatre. READ MORE POST TAGS: architecturehistoric architecturehistoryPhoenix
The Family Farm on the 2022 Garden Tour April 22, 2022 SHARE The fifth-generation farm blends history with contemporary conveniences. READ MORE POST TAGS: Anthony w designarchitectArizonaauto gateboccebuilder contractorcantilevered trelliscontemporarycourtyarderik kossexterior furniturefencingGarden Tourgardeninggatesgilberthistoryinterior designinterior furniturekitchenKoss designlandscape desingnegative-edge pooloutdoor cookingoutdoor kitchen cabinetspatioplanterspoolraised garden bedssteel trellis designthe family farmtrelliswater troughs
New Book Explores the Storied Pasts of Four Historic Districts in Downtown Phoenix June 8, 2021 SHARE Two architecture photographers step out from behind the lens to release a coffee-table book honoring historic districts of downtown Phoenix. READ MORE POST TAGS: bookshistorichistoric districtshistoric homeshistoryPhoenix
Inside the Utopian Artist Commune that Has Inspired Arizona Creatives for 50 Years April 14, 2021 SHARE Established as a creative mecca more than 50 years ago, Rancho Linda Vista continues to inspire. READ MORE POST TAGS: artbookshistory