HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS / HISTORIC SITES
Regional Sites
Arizona Inn
2200 East Elm Street
Tucson 520-325-1541
www.arizonainn.com
This award-wining 1930 resort hotel has been praised as one of the finest in the nation. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the inn is acclaimed for its rich history, antiques, and architectural treasures.
Big Nose Kate’s Saloon
417 E. Allen Street
Tombstone 520-457-3107
http://bignosekatestombstone.com
As the Grand Hotel in the 1880s, the saloon’s list of guests included Lily Langtree, Eddie Foy, the Earps and Doc Holliday, and the infamous Cantons and McLaurys.
Catalina Park Inn
309 East First Street
Tucson 520-792-4541
www.catalinaparkinn.com
Built in 1927 as the residence of a prominent Philadelphia family, this stately historic-district jewel is a testament to yesterday’s quality craftsmanship.
Corona Ranch Tucson
7595 E. Snyder Road
Tucson 520-529-1457
www.coronaranch-tucson.com
Renovated guest ranch from the 1920s features Spanish hacienda styling, a sweeping interior courtyard, and spectacular views of the Catalina Mountains. The historic ruins of the original adobe ranch are still standing.
De Grazia Gallery in the Sun
6300 North Swan Road
Tucson 520-299-9191
www.degrazia.org
Works by nationally recognized artist Ted De Grazia combine with the Mission in the Sun, an open-air chapel that he built and decorated with frescoes.
El Presidio Historic District
Tucson 520-623-6024
www.oldtownartisans.com
Restored adobes host shops, cafe, and a marketplace where hundreds of artisans display paintings, baskets, kachina dolls, jewelry, pottery and rugs.
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
Apache Pass Road
Bowie 520-847-2500
www.nps.gov/fobo
Constructed in 1862 to guard the Butterfield Overland Trail and to protect settlers, the fort was the center of military operations that culminated with the surrender of Geronimo in 1886.
Historic Tombstone
Locations Vary
Tombstone 800-457-3423
www.tombstoneaz.net
The Birdcage Theatre Museum, Boothill Graveyard, the Rose Tree Museum, the Tombstone Epitaph Museum, and the infamous OK Corral are just a few of the many attractions in the “Town Too Tough to Die.”
Jewish Heritage Center
564 S. Stone Avenue
Tucson 520-670-9073
Built in 1910, the first synagogue in the Arizona Territory has been beautifully restored as a center for Jewish history and community events.
The Queen Mine
Bisbee 520-432-2071
www.queenminetour.com
The tour of the famous Queen Mine begins across from the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum. From the first claim staked in 1877, Bisbee became one of the world’s largest and most prosperous mining areas. The wealth from copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc enabled the community to claim impressive architecture as a lasting legacy to the boom that equated to $10 billion in today’s currency.
The Royal Elizabeth
204 South Scott Avenue
Tucson 520-670-9022
www.royalelizabeth.com
Among the treasures of historic downtown Tucson is this 1878 Victorian adobe mansion.
San Xavier Del Bac Mission
1950 W. San Xavier Road
Tucson 520-294-2624
www.sanxaviermission.org
Built in the late 18th century, the “White Dove of the Desert” has been described as the Sistine Chapel of the United States. Exquisite Spanish colonial architecture blends with colorful art that adorns the interior. The museum includes many artifacts of the church and the region.
Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House
151 South Granada
Tucson 520-622-0956
www.azhs.gov
One of Tucson’s oldest adobe buildings, originally owned by the Sosa and Carillo families, has been restored to its 1880s appearance.
Tombstone Court House State Historic Park
223 Toughnut Street
Tombstone 520-457-3311
http://azstateparks.com/Parks/TOCO/index.html
Tombstone’s old courthouse is a museum filled with the glitter and guns of those who tamed the territory. Within the 12,000-square-foot, two-story 1882 Victorian structure, exhibits interpret with life and death in a frontier mining town. No other glimpse of the true Old Tombstone can match the treasures found in this historic park.
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
One Burruel Street
Tubac 520-398-2252
http://tubacpp.com/
The oldest town in Arizona established by people of European descent. The park highlights the contributions of Indians, Spaniards, Mexican and Anglo-Americans to Arizona’s development.
Tucson’s Historic Districts
Armory Park Historic District
West of Stone Avenue between 12th and 19th Streets
Elegant Queen Anne Victorians blend with Anglo Territorial architectural elements in this enclave developed in the late 1800s by the Southern Pacific Railroad. “Anglo Territorial” is a common name for the charming homes that incorporate materials from Mexico into American designs inspired by Spanish Colonial styling.
Barrio Historico Historic District
South of Cushing Street between Stone Avenue and the railroad
Also known as “Barrio Viejo,” this neighborhood features over 150 adobe homes—many of which have been restored. The district is part of the Barrio Libre, the oldest of the city’s residential areas. Cushing Street Bar, catering to Tucson residents for more than 100 years, proudly displays photographs of the original neighborhood.
Pie Allen Neighborhood
South of 6th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue
Anglo Territorial, Sonoran adobe , and Revival styles dominate the housing in this historic district, named for an apple pie salesman with the nickname of Pie Allen. It was John Brackett Allen who recognized the value of purchasing an expanse of land so that housing could be built for railroad workers.
West University Historic District
South of Speedway Boulevard between Tydall Avenue and Stone
An eclectic mix of architectural styles graces this turn-of-the-century neighborhood, where rows of quiet streets offer a casual family atmosphere in close proximity to downtown attractions and the University of Arizona’s vast resources.
El Presidio
South of 6th Street between Granada and Church Avenues
Established in 1775 around the Spanish Presidio, this neighborhood represents the genesis of Tucson as a settlement. The Tucson Museum of Art complex and the Old Town Artisans enjoy the unique atmosphere of this highly celebrated district, where magnificent buildings add grace and elegance to every scene.
