92-591: Rosson House , at 113 North 6th Street at the corner of Monroe Street in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona , is a historic house museum in Heritage Square . It was built between 1894 and 1895 in the Stick-Eastlake - Queen Anne Style of Victorian architecture and was designed by San Francisco architect A. P. Petit, his final design before his death. Named for Dr. Roland Lee Rosson and his wife Flora Murray Rosson,
184-619: A "flop house" and falling into disrepair. At the urging of Mayor John D. Driggs , the City of Phoenix purchased the Rosson House and the remainder of Block 14 in 1974. The Rosson House was restored through a community effort involving the City of Phoenix, dozens of local institutions and hundreds of volunteers. The Rosson House is an early example, though not the first, of a house in Phoenix constructed of fired brick and wood instead of adobe bricks. Brick
276-410: A botanical conservatory, a gazebo, a beer garden and a pedestrian shopping arcade, all of which were common features of early Phoenix architecture. The Pavilion hosts many national and cultural festivals throughout the year. The Rosson House is the cornerstone of a city block dating from the late 19th century. The house has been restored to its Victorian roots and offers tours. The Duplex, built in 1923,
368-492: A city on February 28, 1881, centered around downtown. Throughout the 1880s the newly incorporated city made many strides toward modernization with the construction of one of the first electric plants in the West as well as the opening of the horse-drawn streetcar line. The Phoenix Street Railway system was eventually electrified and expanded to several different lines that connected Downtown Phoenix to other neighborhoods and cities in
460-647: A citywide visitor and tourist center within the Downtown Phoenix Convention Center. Luhrs Building & Tower – Located on Central and Jefferson Avenue, the Luhrs Building was completed in 1924 and was Downtown's first 10-story high rise. In 1929, a second phase of the development resulted in the completion of a 14-story Art Deco tower with Spanish Colonial and Southwest influences. Both buildings have been preserved and house office, restaurants and retail businesses. Hanny's – Opened in 1947, Hanny's
552-498: A general physician and surgeon. Rosson practiced medicine on and off in Phoenix from 1879 until 1897. In addition to his career as a physician, Rosson was also involved in politics. In 1882 he was listed on the Democratic primary ticket. In 1884 he was elected Maricopa County coroner and public administrator. In 1890 he won the office of county treasurer. In 1892 he was elected for a second term and later unsuccessfully attempted to secure
644-579: A house designed by architect A. P. Petit for R.L. Rosson at the corner of Monroe and 6th Streets. Late in September, another article lists the bids on the house, including a bid of $ 7,525 from George E. Cisney who became the contractor for the house. By December a newspaper article indicates that the house was near completion. In February 1895, an article in the Arizona Republic discussing the northeastern part of Phoenix notes that "The most expensive homes in
736-462: A meeting was held to select a town site for the influx of pioneers coming to the recently recognized town of Phoenix. 320 acres were purchased for $ 50 raised by popular subscription. This original site, the whole of the town of Phoenix in that day, encompasses what would presently be the Downtown Core, bordered by Van Buren Street south to Jackson Street, and Seventh Street to Seventh Avenue. With
828-440: A modern skyline composed of various commercial buildings began to take shape and Downtown was a dense, compact and pedestrian friendly city characterized by Victorian buildings and ground-floor retail. Post-World War II building focused heavily on suburb creation, and this, combined with the rise of the automobile and evaporative cooling, resulted in large population relocation outside of Downtown. As Phoenix began to recover from
920-730: A musicale at their residence in Manhattan, at Madison Avenue and 50th Street, for 400 people, in 1901. Shortly before his death, Reid hosted the Duke and Duchess of Connaught at his New York home. Elisabeth Mills Reid was the founder of the American Girls' Club in Paris . Together, they were the parents of: In New York, Reid was a member of the University Club , Century Club , Metropolitan Club , Union League Club , and Republican Club of New York. He
1012-574: A need for the United States to exert its influence beyond North and South America. Instead, he favored a small navy and opposed the acquisition of Hawaii. Reid resigned his post in the Spring of 1892 and returned to America. In 1892 , Reid became the Republican vice presidential nominee when President Harrison chose to drop the sitting vice president, Levi P. Morton , from the ticket. As Harrison's wife
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#17328986643741104-411: A new Block 23 Fry's urban grocery and mixed-use high-rise will be completed in 2019. Historic Heritage Square is part of Heritage and Science Park on the east end of downtown. It encompasses the only remaining group of residential structures from the original town site of Phoenix. The Lath House Pavilion, although completed in 1980, its design is heavily influenced by combining 19th Century concepts of
1196-594: A presence in downtown. Downtown Phoenix has a large sports presence. Chase Field is home to the Arizona Diamondbacks . It was the site of the Insight Bowl from 2001 to 2005 and hosted the 2006 World Baseball Classic and international soccer games. Footprint Center is home to the Phoenix Suns , Phoenix Mercury and Arizona Rattlers . The ECHL's Phoenix RoadRunners played there from 2005 to 2009. It hosted
1288-533: A suicide. Shortly before his death, Rosson had purchased life insurance from several different companies. An autopsy and subsequent coroner's jury in Los Angeles ruled the death to be a result of gastroenteritis . Little else is known of Flora's life. She died in Los Angeles from "tubercular laryngitis" at age fifty-two on September 9, 1911. Her death certificate listed her occupation as "household duties." On June 3, 1897, Aaron Goldberg and his wife, Carrie, purchased
1380-456: A telephone. Other contemporary Victorian mansions on Monroe were similarly equipped – by 1892, Phoenix boasted electrical plants, a domestic water system, a gas system, and two competing telephone companies. The Phoenix street-car line ran down Monroe before turning north on Seventh Street, so the Rossons and other Monroe Street residents had only to walk out to board it. The Rossons continued to own
1472-906: A thriving art scene. Downtown's museum and cultural attractions include the Arizona Science Center , The Wells Fargo History Museum, the Phoenix Art Museum , the Rosson House Museum, the Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center, the Children's Museum of Phoenix and the Phoenix Center for the Arts. Arizona State University , the University of Arizona , Northern Arizona University and GateWay Community College all own buildings and have
1564-432: A total of seven children – Irene, Vivien, Floy, Norma, and Clyde lived to adulthood. Their two other children died in infancy – their first son Roland Lloyd died at age five weeks, and an unnamed daughter died at birth. In May 1882, Flora Rosson purchased Block 14 (now Heritage Square) in Phoenix, from Flora's half-sister, Margaret A. Richardson and her husband Mark P. Richardson for $ 1000. A newspaper article indicates that
1656-454: Is a traditional African-American enclave in the Downtown area. The main focal point is the park itself, which is the oldest in the city and originally boasted a centrally located lake and pathway. Boundaries: North of Washington Street south to Jefferson Street; 16th Street west to 12th Street Grant Park is one of 13 neighborhoods in the community of Central City South. Latino heritage and culture
1748-492: Is diminutive in size with approximately 330 households. Architecture in Encanto-Palmcroft includes Spanish Colonial, Tudor Revival, Cape Cod and Monterey Revival. The proximity of this quaint Downtown Phoenix neighborhood to Encanto Park represents an approach to suburban planning referred to as "City Beautiful" that evolved in Phoenix as a highly successful achievement. It symbolized a romanticized approach to architecture and
1840-515: Is home to the Phoenix Symphony . The Tucson-based Arizona Opera has staged many of its productions in Phoenix at Symphony Hall. Ballet Arizona also stages many of its productions at Symphony Hall. The Orpheum Theater originally built as a grand movie house in 1927, had undergone a 12-year, $ 14 million extensive renovation ending in 2002. The theater now stages everything from beauty pageants to Broadway shows. The Herberger Theater Center
1932-604: Is number two. 44 Monroe , at 34 floors and a height of 380 feet (120 m) is Phoenix's fourth tallest. The Freeport-McMoRan Center tops out at 26 floors and is 116.7 meters (382 ft) tall. The bottom floors of the tower contain a luxury Westin hotel. The architecture of Downtown offers many examples of 20th-century architectural styles including the Beaux Arts -style Security Building and Hotel San Carlos. Art Deco design can be seen in Luhrs Tower , Hilton Garden Inn (formerly
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#17328986643742024-458: Is overseen by the non-profit Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation. With a mix of single-family homes and infill mid-rise developments, this neighborhood serves as a vibrant and arts-focused transitional area between the dense core and surrounding historic districts. Boundaries: McDowell Road south to Fillmore Street; Seventh Street west to Central Avenue Emerging businesses, community gardens and thriving programs for adults and youths are
2116-780: Is strong in Grant Park, and is home to Friendly House Inc., which has served new immigrants since 1915; American Legion Post 41, the first Legion to allow Hispanics as members after World War II; El Portal Restaurant; St. Mary's Catholic Church, which is on the Hispanic historical registry; Grant Park Community Garden; La Canasta Mexican Restaurant and the Grant Park Community Center, famous for its "Midnight Basketball Classic" and other youth programs. Boundaries: Grant Street south to Buckeye Road; Central Avenue west to Seventh Avenue The Evans-Churchill neighborhood sits directly adjacent to
2208-542: Is the youngest of the homes on the block. Its sleeping porches constructed with canvas and wood panels, let in the cool evening desert air. The Carriage House is located in the center of the Square. It was built as a mule barn for the Teeter House in 1899. The Silva House, a bungalow with neoclassical revival influences, was built in 1900. The Rose and Crown, an English Pub, now occupies this historical home. The Bouvier-Teeter House
2300-607: The 2008 Super Bowl , many of the major NFL events were held on the streets of Downtown Phoenix, showcasing to audiences how the city had transformed its downtown into a lively, thriving community full of creative energy and opportunity. The construction of Phoenix's light rail system has stemmed major development projects in Downtown Phoenix along the Central Avenue corridor. Downtown Phoenix has many points of interest, including museums, sports venues, performing arts venues and
2392-706: The Arizona Center and, most notably, in the crown of the Phoenix City Hall Building. The recent trend of urban living has led to the conversion of the 1930s-era Phoenix Title and Trust building to condominiums called Orpheum Lofts; as well as the newly built residential towers 44 Monroe . Taylor Place, two 13-story towers which serve as the new residential community of the Downtown campus of Arizona State University, opened in August 2008. A 19-story, 320 room Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott opened May 2017 and
2484-496: The Great Recession , interest in re-energizing the urban core skyrocketed. In contrast to the pre-recession construction boom in the Phoenix area which primarily focused on the construction of low density communities and suburban office complexes, the most recent boom has been heavily focused on Central Phoenix, with the construction of higher density development, and a renewed interest in local business, bioscience , education, and
2576-592: The King and Queen of Siam , Prajadhipok and Rambhai Barni , in 1931. He was the grandfather of prominent journalist and New York Herald Tribune editor Whitelaw Reid (1913–2009) and Ogden Rogers Reid (1925–2019), a former member of the United States House of Representatives . Reid died in London while serving as the ambassador to Britain on December 15, 1912. Upon his death, letters of condolences were sent to
2668-543: The Phoenix metropolitan area or Valley of the Sun. Phoenix, being the county seat of Maricopa County and the capital of Arizona, serves as the center of politics, justice and government on the local, state and federal levels. The area is a major center of employment for the region, with many financial, legal, and other national and international corporations housed in a variety of skyscrapers. Major arts and cultural institutions also call
2760-582: The United States Secretary of State , was Reid's friend of forty years with Reid serving as the best man at Hay's wedding. He served in this role, including during the William Howard Taft administration, until his death in 1912. On April 26, 1881, he married Elisabeth Mills (1857–1931), the daughter of Darius Ogden Mills (1825–1910) and the sister of Ogden Mills (1856–1929). The Reids were social people and threw lavish parties, including
2852-601: The peace commission , along with former Secretary of State William R. Day , and Senators William P. Frye , Cushman Kellogg Davis , and George Gray , following the Spanish–American War . In June 1902, he was again appointed a special envoy representing the United States at the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra , along with J. Pierpont Morgan Jr. , Edmund Lincoln Baylies , and William Wetmore , and brought his wife and daughter to London. The coronation
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2944-579: The 1940s, with architectural styles ranging from Spanish Colonial Revival and Tudor to craftsman bungalows and ranch-style homes. This historic Downtown Phoenix neighborhood is named for Francis Quarles Story, who sold wool in Boston and citrus in Los Angeles before expanding to the Salt River Valley of Arizona. Though never a resident of Phoenix, Story is credited for building the Grand Avenue thoroughfare and
3036-535: The 1970s. The Higleys sold the Rosson House and portions of the larger lot to the Gammel family on August 22, 1914. The Gammel family owned and lived in the Rosson House longer than any other family. Earlier, William Gammel had been a gambler in Jerome, Arizona. In 1904, he married Francis Christopher, a Hispanic woman from Tucson. The couple had 3 daughters – Annie (b. 1906), Wilma (b. 1908), and Atlanta Georgia (b.1909). Gammel
3128-763: The American commission that negotiated peace with Spain after the Spanish–American War. Reid was born on a farm near Xenia, Ohio , to Robert Charlton Reid (1795–1865) and Marion Whitelaw Ronalds (1804–1895), of the Clan Ronald of Scotland, who had married in 1820. His forefathers are believed to come from Old Kilpatrick in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. As a child growing up, his family was poor. Reid attended Xenia Academy in his hometown, and went on to graduate from Miami University with honors in 1856. At Miami, he
3220-516: The American position in the war, but they also believed that their status as high-ranking officers in the British military made it impossible to publicly issue policy statements in the way that Reid wanted. In 1905, he was appointed the U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James's by Theodore Roosevelt , succeeding Joseph Hodges Choate (1832–1917) in that role. Choate's predecessor, John Hay , who became
3312-625: The Board of Trade, and the Capitol Commission.The Goldberg children included Hazel, Selma and Chester (Chet), who, according to his obituary, was born in the Rosson House. On September 7, 1904, the Goldbergs sold the house and property to "S. W." Higley. Steven W. Higley started out as a railroad builder, became a land owner and later was a partner in the Arizona Republic newspaper. Higley lived in
3404-582: The City Beautiful movement of planning, the Palmcroft and Encanto Districts were developed starting in the late 1920s. With winding lanes, tree-lined streets, lush landscaping and nearby Encanto Park, this neighborhood resembles more of an English suburb than a Phoenician neighborhood. The district contains many larger, period revival manors, marking a time when it was a getaway from the hustle and bustle of early city life. The Encanto-Palmcroft historic neighborhood
3496-569: The Democratic nomination for sheriff. On May 7, 1895, Rosson was elected Mayor of Phoenix. He served as a Democrat in this unpaid position along with four Republican councilmen. Rosson's position as mayor was short lived. After difficulties with the city council, he resigned his office on April 6, 1896, before his term was over. Rosson appears to have stayed active in the political scene in Phoenix and his name appears in multiple issues of The Arizona Republic newspaper. Roland Rosson married Flora B. Murray in Phoenix on August 11, 1880. The Rossons had
3588-431: The Downtown Core and is home to Roosevelt Row — the nationally recognized arts district that hosts First Fridays. Since 1994 this monthly event has grown to become the largest monthly artwalk in the United States. Increasing interest in this area has prompted Roosevelt Row to becoming more pedestrian-friendly and it is supportive of small local independent businesses that give downtown Phoenix character. The area's development
3680-570: The Downtown Core. The core offers easy access to restaurants, retail and cultural attractions as the true urban center in the Valley. Boundaries: Fillmore Street south to Pacific Railroad; Seventh Street west to Third Avenue Grand Avenue's diagonal course breaks up Phoenix's grid and is dominated by local businesses, art studios, converted warehouses, bars, restaurants and restored storefronts. Boundaries: McDowell Road south to Van Buren Street; Seventh Avenue west to 19th Avenue The Eastlake Park neighborhood
3772-555: The Hoe rotary printing press and the linotype machine , but bitterly fought against the unionized workers for control of his shop. As a famous voice of the Republican Party, he was honored with appointments as ambassador to France and Great Britain, as well as numerous other honorific positions. Reid was the party's nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 1892 election . In 1898, President William McKinley appointed him to
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3864-423: The J.Y.T. Smith House at 5th St. and Adams reportedly dates from 1892. Almost all of the early hotels of Phoenix were made out of locally produced red bricks as well. A number of smaller homes were built outside the city limits in the 1880s by J.J. Welty, and made out of poured concrete blocks made to look like hewn stone. There is also the mansion built by John T. Dennis' neighbor Clark Churchill which later became
3956-511: The NBA All-Star game on February 15, 2009. Downtown Phoenix has hosted many major sporting events in recent years. Downtown was the site of the 2015 Super Bowl XLIX Central and NFL Experience, which drew over one million people to the city center. In March 2017, Phoenix hosted the 2017 NCAA Final Four Championship , drawing over 400,000 people to Margaret T. Hance Park and other associated downtown entertainment venues. Phoenix Symphony Hall
4048-700: The Professional Building and the Hotel Monroe) and the Orpheum Lofts. International Style was popular from the 1960s to the 1980s and prime examples include Chase Tower and U.S. Bank Center. The short-lived brutalist style has only one example in downtown Phoenix in the Wells Fargo Plaza . Post modern , with its return to architectural ornamentation, can be seen in the Bank of America Tower , both towers at
4140-508: The Rosson House and Jerry Millay's nearby house. In June 1897, the Rossons sold their house and the north half of Block 14. The family moved to Los Angeles, California by July 27, 1897. The exact reasons for their move are unknown. Newspaper accounts suggest that the Rossons may have had financial difficulties. According to delinquent tax records listed in the newspapers in 1896 and 1897, both Roland and Flora owed back taxes. Renting their newly constructed house to Whitelaw Reid also suggests that
4232-567: The Rosson House in November 1895, where he followed an open-air regimen. The Tribune was run from Phoenix by typed letters and telegraphs. Reid's letters are an excellent primary source about the early Rosson House and life in Phoenix at the time. He also wrote editorials for papers like the Los Angeles Herald in which he advertised the benefits of Arizona and Phoenix. In 1896, the Reids rented both
4324-530: The Rosson House with wife Jessie Freemont Howe, sons Thomas and James, as well as his daughter Jessie Jean. Later, both Thomas and James served in World War I. James died on the battlefield and Thomas returned home and went on to open Tom's Tavern in Phoenix. Jessie Jean went on to marry E. B. Lane. Much of the information known about the Higley family comes from several interviews conducted with daughter Jessie Jean Lane in
4416-514: The Rosson House). The Gammel family lived in the Rosson House until 1948 and ran a rooming/boarding house. To make the house better for renters, the Gammels made drastic changes to the house including walling in porches, subdividing floors and adding multiple kitchens and bathrooms. After 1948, the Rosson House changed hands multiple times and continued to operate as a rooming house, eventually becoming
4508-405: The Rossons needed additional income. The family may also have moved for other reasons. Rosson's obituary in 1898 states that "…he removed with his family to Los Angeles on account of the educational advantages." Little is known about Dr. Rosson's brief time in Los Angeles. On May 12, 1898, after an illness of several weeks, Dr. Rosson died. Initially, his death was considered suspicious and possibly
4600-401: The Rossons spent $ 275 improving their residence in 1882, however the location of the residence is not noted. Prior to the construction of the Rosson House, it is likely that the Rossons lived on Block 14 in an adobe house. Sanborn maps indicate that the house was probably just south of the location of the new house. In September 1894, several articles appeared in local papers requesting bids for
4692-470: The United States and praising Spain, Reid was part of an effort to counter this. Reid organized public speaking events where British politicians who he knew were of a pro-American perspective on the war, such as Joseph Chamberlain would make the American case for war to the British public. He was aided in this effort by British publisher W. T. Stead . When a widely printed article co-written and co-signed by Édouard Drumont , Gaston Méry , and Max Régis that
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#17328986643744784-409: The Valley. Independence Day of 1887 heralded the arrival first Southern Pacific train. This opened up the economy of the young city, as goods now flowed in and out by train as opposed to wagon. As Phoenix became the center of commerce in the territory, the capital was moved to Phoenix. After Arizona was granted statehood in 1912, the growth of Phoenix exploded from the downtown epicenter. By the 1930s,
4876-458: The area between 7th Street and 7th Avenue, from McDowell Road on the north to Buckeye Road on the south. However, the majority of downtown development is concentrated in the smaller area surrounding the intersection of Washington Street and Central Avenue (which is the point of origin of Phoenix street addresses and numbering). West of 7th Avenue, the majority of office buildings, especially along Washington, house various agencies and departments of
4968-470: The area home. Downtown Phoenix is a center of major league sports activities, live concert events, and is an equally prominent center of banking and finance in Arizona. Regional headquarters for several major banks, including JP Morgan Chase , Wells Fargo , US Bank , Bank of America , Compass Bank and Midfirst Bank are all located within or close proximity to the area. The City of Phoenix defines Downtown as
5060-530: The arts. Spurred by Arizona State University 's quickly developing Downtown Campus and a new Convention Center , Downtown Phoenix has quickly transformed into an attractive place for businesses. Areas such as Lower Grand , Roosevelt, and the Warehouse District have seen a massive investment in art, adaptive reuse , and local restaurants. In February 2015 , the Super Bowl was held in Arizona and, unlike
5152-711: The building and grounds were placed onto the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Chase Field – Opened in 1998, Chase Field is the first stadium built in the U.S. with a retractable roof over natural grass and is the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball team. Alwun House – Home of the Alwun House Foundation, this historic building located in the Garfield neighborhood serves as a nonprofit alternative/contemporary art gallery. The foundation
5244-655: The city – the Churchill, the Rosson, the Jacobs, the Murray and the Hine residences are in the immediate locality." March 16, 1895, is the first appearance of an ad for Dr. Rosson's office and residence listing the location as the corner of Monroe and Sixth streets. The Rosson House was built with modern accommodations such as electric lights, hot and cold running water, an indoor upstairs bathroom, and
5336-439: The facility seats up to 5,000 people. Opening in 2017, The Van Buren is Phoenix’s newest concert venue. Originally opened by valley theater owner Charlie Levy and bought out by Live Nation in 2021. Downtown has two main visitor and information centers. Downtown Phoenix, located at 2 E. Washington Street runs Downtown's Business Improvement District and is open daily Monday – Saturday, 8:00am – 8:00pm. Visit Phoenix operates
5428-767: The first "streetcar suburbs," Roosevelt has remained a vital community to the city's past, present, and future. It lies bounded by Central Avenue and 7th Avenue from McDowell to Fillmore and is peppered with buildings and homes of architectural significance. It is a true urban neighborhood, with a walkable scale, close proximity to public transportation, and friendly neighborhood cafes and local businesses. Greater Coronado consists of three neighborhoods — Historic Coronado, Country Club Park and Brentwood — and includes over 5,000 households and hundreds of businesses. Centrally located near both State Road 51 and Interstate 10, single-family homes feature architectural styles ranging from California Bungalow and Spanish Colonial Revival to ranches and
5520-410: The first home of Phoenix Union High School. Heritage Square Foundation and Guild operates the restored Rosson House as a historic house museum in the city of Phoenix Heritage and Science Park and offers public tours. Notes Bibliography Downtown Phoenix Downtown Phoenix is the central business district (CBD) of the City of Phoenix, Arizona , United States. It is in the heart of
5612-399: The first hotel in Phoenix with evaporative cooling. The site was previously the location of the first school house in Phoenix. Major celebrities have stayed in the hotel, including Betty Grable, Mae West, Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. The hotel now has 12 suites named in honor of its famous visitors and remains a working hotel. The Heard Building – When completed in 1920, the Heard building
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#17328986643745704-423: The first survey of the new town, streets were laid out in a grid, with Washington Street as the main east–west thoroughfare. The north–south streets originally bore Native American tribal names, but were changed to more easily remembered numbers, with everything east of Center Street (later Central Avenue ) named as streets and everything west as avenues. The town continued to grow, and was eventually incorporated as
5796-590: The hallmarks of this close-knit neighborhood located south of Chase Field. Attractions include Bentley Projects, the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, Central Park Neighborhood Community Center, The Levine Machine and Phoenix Day Child & Family Center, which has served the community since 1915. Central Park Phoenix is one of 13 neighborhoods in the Central City South Community. Boundaries: Lincoln Street south to Buckeye Road; 7th Street west to Central Avenue The quaint F.Q. Story neighborhood consists of over 600 households, most built between 1920 through
5888-412: The home and the remainder of Block 14. However, during the winter of 1895-1896 and 1896–1897, the Rosson family rented their home to Whitelaw Reid , an influential Republican and head of the New York Tribune newspaper. No sources indicate where the Rosson family resided during that time. Reid had a lung condition and his doctors recommended he travel to Arizona for his health. The Reid family arrived at
5980-405: The house and north half of Block 14 from the Rossons for $ 10,000. Aaron and Carrie Goldberg were a prominent Jewish couple in Phoenix. Aaron co-owned Goldberg's clothing store and was also engaged in political and civic activities. A member of the 19th and 20th Territorial Legislature, Goldberg wrote the bill that permanently located the capitol in Phoenix. He also served on the Phoenix City Council,
6072-451: The house changed hands numerous times before being purchased by the City of Phoenix and restored to its original condition. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. This house is in the Stick-Eastlake Queen Anne Style of Victorian architecture . According to 19th century newspaper articles, it was designed by prominent San Francisco architect A. P. Petit . It would be his last house, as Petit died in
6164-457: The houses tend to "look towards each other," reinforcing a sense of community. Boundaries: Encanto Boulevard south to McDowell Road; Seventh Avenue west to 15th Avenue Honored with the first distinction of historical designation in the City of Phoenix, the Roosevelt Neighborhood has a history that is rich and deep. From its architectural milestones still visible today, its importance in Phoenix's original booming tourist trade, and its role as one of
6256-399: The largest limestone sheathed building in Arizona. Maricopa County Courthouse (Historic City Hall) – The existing building served as the City Hall from 1928 to 1994 when the "New" City Hall was completed across the street. The building is an excellent example of Renaissance Revival architecture. The San Carlos – Constructed in 1927, The San Carlos hotel opened its doors on March 19, 1928, as
6348-516: The leading Americans in London in 1898 allowed him to promote American interests in a way that ran parallel to the efforts of America's ambassador John Hay , with whom Reid had been lifelong friends (Reid had even served as best man at Hay's wedding.) In April 1898 the United States and Spain went to war. While some public figures from continental Europe such as Édouard Drumont , Gaston Méry , Max Régis , Auguste Mercier and Bernhard von Bülow had been making high-profile public statements condemning
6440-494: The month of its completion. Controversy exists over the uniqueness of the design, since near exact plans for the house can be found in literature published prior, namely Design #1 as found in George Franklin Barber 's Cottage Souvenir #2 . The architecture displays numerous attributes contributed from different cultures, such as an Asian moon gate , Italianate hooded windows, and a French octagonal turret. Dr. Roland Rosson came to Phoenix in 1879 where he established himself as
6532-410: The new editor of the Tribune . Reid continued the role of the Tribune as one of the foremost Republican newspapers in the country. He emphasized the importance of partisan newspapers in a speech in 1879: During the Hayes and Garfield administrations, he was offered diplomatic posts in Germany, both of which he refused. However, upon the election of President Benjamin Harrison , he was offered
6624-557: The occasional modern re-do. Boundaries: Thomas Road south to Interstate 10; State Road 51 west to Seventh Street Developed from 1883 to 1955, Garfield Historic District contains nearly 800 households and contains primarily modest bungalows, Period Revival homes and the city's largest concentration of "pyramid cottages." Before becoming a residential community Garfield was part of an extensive agricultural tract. Boundaries: Roosevelt Street south to Van Buren Street; 16th Street west to Seventh Street Willo Historic District has been voted one of
6716-648: The position, and Reid, using his Stead connections, got that letter published as well. Adding to this, Reid arranged so that Arthur Henry Neumann , Percy Powell-Cotton , and Arthur Jephson would all give brief speeches repeating their written arguments at the Royal Geographical Society and then again later at a handful of high-profile dinners hosted by Reid. One of the dinners was attended by William Archer . Privately, both Garnet Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley , and Evelyn Wood confided in Reid that they supported
6808-473: The role of United States Ambassador to France , which he accepted and served as from 1889 to 1892. As ambassador, he rented the palace of the Duke of Gramont , in the Avenue Hoche in the 8th arrondissement of Paris , where he entertained extensively during his three years in office. During that period of post-Civil War America, Reid's views were similar to many of his contemporaries in that he did not see
6900-585: The state government of Arizona, and that area up to 19th Avenue is generally considered the Arizona State Capitol Complex. Washington itself splits off at 15th Avenue, with westbound traffic continuing on Adams Street and eastbound traffic on Jefferson. Those streets, and 17th Avenue, are the boundaries of Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza , with the historic State Capitol building and the more recent Executive Office Building immediately west. In 1870,
6992-724: The subsequent streetcar line. Boundaries: McDowell Road south to Roosevelt Street; Seventh Avenue west to 17th Avenue Located just south of the Downtown Core and north of Central City South, the Phoenix Warehouse District was the location of early Phoenix's agricultural shipping, historic Chinatown, rail yard and produce distribution centers. The area's remaining period buildings have been top targets for adaptive reuse and are home to several technological and creative-type businesses. Boundaries: Jackson Street south to Grant Street; 7th Street west to 7th Avenue Whitelaw Reid Whitelaw Reid (October 27, 1837 – December 15, 1912)
7084-469: The top 10 cottage communities in the United States. Bike-friendly and walk-able to light rail, businesses and cultural attractions, Willo was once considered suburban, and predominantly home to those interested in agricultural pursuits. It's still known for its lush greenery. Boundaries: Thomas Road south to McDowell Road; First Avenue west to Seventh Avenue Light rail, growing academic campuses and renewed demand for urban living has supercharged development in
7176-526: Was Downtown's tallest structure and was financed by Dwight B. Heard, a finance and publishing executive. Since completion, it has housed the Arizona Republic newspaper, a radio station and many office and ground-floor restaurant tenants. St. Mary's Basilica – Built in Romanesque/Mission Revival style, St. Mary's Basilica is the oldest Catholic parish in Phoenix and the second oldest church in Phoenix. Construction began in its first phase in 1880 and
7268-446: Was Petit's preferred building material. At least one local brick-making factory had previously been established, and some fine examples of early brick houses that predate the Rosson House include the mansion built in 1887 for John T. Dennis at 242 E. Monroe and its neighbor at 230 E. Monroe built for M. Jacobs. The John T. Dennis mansion was demolished in the 1950s. Additionally, there was the large house built for Columbus Gray in 1890, and
7360-602: Was a co-owner of the Capitol Saloon at 28–30 E. Washington. Shortly after buying the Rosson House, Prohibition became law in Arizona and it hurt Gammel's business. In the 1916 Phoenix City Directory, his business was called the Capitol Buffet and sold soft drinks. In 1919, Gammel was listed as an orange grower, and two years later, the Phoenix City Directory said Mrs. Frankie Gammel had furnished rooms available (in
7452-585: Was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon (Kappa chapter), and lobbied for the expulsion of the six members who ultimately founded Sigma Chi . During the American Civil War , Reid wrote under the by-line "Agate", acting as a correspondent at several battlefields, including the Battles of Shiloh and Gettysburg . His account of the Battle of Shiloh contains tales of confusion, courage, and disaster narrowly averted, and
7544-543: Was an American politician, diplomat and newspaper editor, as well as the author of Ohio in the War , a popular work of history. After assisting Horace Greeley as editor of the New-York Tribune , Reid purchased the paper after Greeley's death in late 1872 and controlled it until his own death. The circulation grew to about 60,000 a day, but the weekly edition became less important. He invested heavily in new technology, such as
7636-517: Was built in 1899. It is now a Victorian Tea Room. The Baird Machine Shop was a commercial structure when it was built in 1929. It is now home to Pizzeria Bianco , which has been named by various sources as the best Pizza in America. The Thomas House was moved to block 15, of Historic Heritage Square in the 1980s to save the home from demolition. This 1909 neoclassical styled building houses Bar Bianco, an adjunct to Pizzeria Bianco. The Stevens-Haustgen House
7728-638: Was built in 1901 as a rental property. The building is significant for its representation of the historic California bungalow style built around the turn of the 20th century. Downtown and Central Phoenix are home to several historic neighborhoods ranging from turn-of-the-20th-century Victorian to mid-20th-century modern architecture. Some of them, like the Willo and Encanto-Palmcroft districts, are more established and in demand, while others are still redeveloping. The better-known districts include Coronado, Roosevelt, Encanto-Palmcroft, FQ Story and Willo. Rooted firmly in
7820-405: Was built in 1989, has three stages and is home to 3 resident companies: Actors Theater, Arizona Theater Company and Center Dance Ensemble. The Arizona Financial Theatre , a Live Nation venue, is a state of the art entertainment venue designed specifically for concerts, Broadway shows, family stage shows, and boxing. Originally known as Dodge Theatre before the primary sponsorship changed in 2010,
7912-487: Was described as classic war reporting. In 1868, he joined the staff of Horace Greeley 's New-York Tribune . The following year, he was named managing editor. In 1872, Reid was part of the Liberal Republicans, a movement that opposed a second term for President Grant and that ultimately supported the ill-fated Greeley for the presidency. Greeley died just days after the election, and a short time later, Reid became
8004-407: Was dying, Reid was a more active candidate than the president. Despite his best efforts, Harrison and Reid lost to the Democratic ticket of Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson , as Cleveland became the first former president to recapture the office. In 1897, he was appointed a special envoy representing the United States at Queen Victoria 's Diamond Jubilee . In 1898, Reid was given a spot on
8096-671: Was postponed, however, as the King fell ill, and the rescheduled ceremony in August took place after Reid (and most of the other international representatives) had returned home. While in London, he received the degree LL.D. honoris causa from the University of Cambridge in June 1902. In 1904, he was made Chancellor of the University of the State of New York . He also received honorary degrees from Dartmouth , Princeton , Yale , Oxford , St. Andrews , Victoria , and Manchester . Reid's role as one of
8188-626: Was president of the Lotos Club for 14 years, and belonged to the Ohio Society , New England Society , St. Andrew's Society , and the American Geographical Society . From 1902 until his death in 1912, he was a member of Stanford University 's board of trustees. Manhattanville University in Purchase, New York , is located on his former Westchester County estate, which was leased to
8280-474: Was the number one location for men's clothing and fashion until closure in 1986. The building now houses an upscale restaurant and cocktail bar. The Professional Building (Hilton Garden Inn) – Built in 1932 as the headquarters for Valley Bank and the Maricopa County Medical Society, the building provided Phoenix's first medical offices until the bank took over the entire building in 1939. It is
8372-400: Was the recipient of a 2013 Governor's Arts Award in the community category. Over twenty-five high-rise buildings ranging up to 40 stories tall pierce the skyline. Three of the five tallest skyscrapers in the state of Arizona are in Downtown Phoenix. Chase Tower , at 40 stories and a height of 483 feet (147 m), is the tallest. U.S. Bank Center 's 31 floors and 407 feet (124 m) tall
8464-508: Was translated into many languages was making the rounds in various European newspapers in the summer of 1898, Reid got many British celebrities including Arthur Henry Neumann , Percy Powell-Cotton , Harald George Carlos Swayne and Arthur Jephson to write a counter-letter advocating support for the American point of view. The counter-letter was published in W. T. Stead 's The Pall Mall Gazette and other papers that had wide British distribution. Harry Johnston wrote from Tunis agreeing with
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