Heard and the Commonwealth Investment Company as a new home for his investment and publishing ventures. It held the title of tallest building in Arizona for four years until the completion of the Luhrs Building in 1924.Ĭonstruction of the building began in September 1919, and was financed by Dwight B. The building was constructed between 19 and was the first high-rise building to be erected in Phoenix. It is a 7-story high-rise building in Phoenix it housed the offices of The Arizona Republic (formerly the Arizona Republican) and the Phoenix Gazette from 1920 to 1948. The Heard Building is another historical building in Phoenix downtown and a local icon. The facility has been meticulously maintained to appear as it did when it first opened. Visiting the lavishly appointed theater from the golden era of film and vaudeville is a real treat. Since 1985, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2020, special film screenings began showing throughout the year, adding movies to the list of noteworthy events you can still see in this beautiful facility. It is also the home to the Phoenix Opera. It hosts Broadway musicals, concerts, and other special events. It was purchased by the city in 1984 and fully restored at the cost of $14 million. During the 70s and 80s, a local company used it for Hispanic events and movies. The theater was owned by a host of various chains over the years, including Paramount and Nederlander, who showed Broadway productions there and called it the Palace West. The murals and moldings inside the building are designed to make theatergoers feel like they're watching the shows outdoors. Like many themed 1920s theaters, the Orpheum was designed to provide an immersive experience for theatergoers. It's a 1,364-seat theater built in the Spanish Revival style, with Spanish Baroque architecture. The Phoenix theater was built from 1927 to 1929. It was begun in 1886 and continued until 1927 when it became part of Radio Keith Orpheum (RKO) corporation. The Orpheum Circuit was a chain of theaters around the country that hosted movies and vaudeville shows. The building typically opens one hour before mass on the weekends. There is a vigil on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. The church is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. The location really became famous, though, when Pope John Paul II visited this place in 1987. The building was honored in 1985 as a minor basilica. The Carillon Tower is also beautiful, and accentuates the Spanish architecture of the building. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, just in time for their 100th anniversary.įrom an architectural perspective, you will want to check out the wonderful stained glass windows in the church. The construction of the church building started in 1902, but was not completed until 1914. It is the oldest Roman Catholic parish church in the greater Phoenix area. The church was founded in 1881 and staffed by the Franciscan Friars since 1895. Mary’s Basilica is a historical church in the downtown Phoenix area. Tours are conducted Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sundays from noon to 5pm. Tickets for the docent lead tours can be purchased next door at the Emporium. The home is located in the Historic Heritage Square District. Today, this house has been lovingly restored to its former glory and docent guided tours will give a real feel for how life was at the turn of the 20th century for Dr. There were gas appliances and telephone service. This house had all the modern conveniences that included electric lights, indoor plumbing for both hot and cold water and upstairs bathroom facilities. Although not the first home to be built of fired brick rather than adobe, it is still a great example of early workmanship. The home is built from locally produced red brick and wood. This interesting house has a moon gate that gives it an oriental flavor, and a tower in the shape of an octagon that is usually attributed to French design. The Rosson House Museum is a beautiful example of Eastlake Victorian architecture.
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