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HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS \/ HISTORIC SITES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regional Sites<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arizona Inn<\/strong>
\n2200 East Elm Street
\nTucson 520-325-1541
\nwww.arizonainn.com<\/a>
\nThis 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.<\/p>\n

Big Nose Kate’s Saloon<\/strong>
\n417 E. Allen Street
\nTombstone 520-457-3107
\nhttp:\/\/bignosekatestombstone.com<\/a>
\nAs 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.<\/p>\n

Catalina Park Inn<\/strong>
\n309 East First Street
\nTucson 520-792-4541
\nwww.catalinaparkinn.com<\/a>
\nBuilt in 1927 as the residence of a prominent Philadelphia family, this stately historic-district jewel is a testament to yesterday’s quality craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Corona Ranch Tucson<\/strong>
\n7595 E. Snyder Road
\nTucson 520-529-1457
\nwww.coronaranch-tucson.com<\/a>
\nRenovated 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.<\/p>\n

De Grazia Gallery in the Sun<\/strong>
\n6300 North Swan Road
\nTucson 520-299-9191
\nwww.degrazia.org<\/a>
\nWorks 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.<\/p>\n

El Presidio Historic District<\/strong>
\nTucson 520-623-6024
\nwww.oldtownartisans.com<\/a>
\nRestored adobes host shops, cafe, and a marketplace where hundreds of artisans display paintings, baskets, kachina dolls, jewelry, pottery and rugs.<\/p>\n

Fort Bowie National Historic Site<\/strong>
\nApache Pass Road
\nBowie 520-847-2500
\nwww.nps.gov\/fobo<\/a>
\nConstructed 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.<\/p>\n

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Historic Tombstone<\/strong>
\nLocations Vary
\nTombstone 800-457-3423
\nwww.tombstoneaz.net<\/a>
\nThe 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.”<\/p>\n

Jewish Heritage Center<\/strong>
\n564 S. Stone Avenue
\nTucson 520-670-9073
\nBuilt in 1910, the first synagogue in the Arizona Territory has been beautifully restored as a center for Jewish history and community events.<\/p>\n

The Queen Mine<\/strong>
\nBisbee 520-432-2071
\nwww.queenminetour.com<\/a>
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

The Royal Elizabeth<\/strong>
\n204 South Scott Avenue
\nTucson 520-670-9022
\nwww.royalelizabeth.com<\/a>
\nAmong the treasures of historic downtown Tucson is this 1878 Victorian adobe mansion.<\/p>\n

San Xavier Del Bac Mission<\/strong>
\n1950 W. San Xavier Road
\nTucson 520-294-2624
\nwww.sanxaviermission.org<\/a>
\nBuilt 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.<\/p>\n

Sosa-Carrillo-Fr\u00e9mont House<\/strong>
\n151 South Granada
\nTucson 520-622-0956
\nwww.azhs.gov<\/a>
\nOne of Tucson’s oldest adobe buildings, originally owned by the Sosa and Carillo families, has been restored to its 1880s appearance.<\/p>\n

Tombstone Court House State Historic Park<\/strong>
\n223 Toughnut Street
\nTombstone 520-457-3311
\nhttp:\/\/azstateparks.com\/Parks\/TOCO\/index.html<\/a>
\nTombstone’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.<\/p>\n

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park<\/strong>
\nOne Burruel Street
\nTubac 520-398-2252
\nhttp:\/\/tubacpp.com\/<\/a>
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

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Tucson’s Historic Districts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Armory Park Historic District<\/strong>
\nWest of Stone Avenue between 12th and 19th Streets<\/em>
\nElegant 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.<\/p>\n

Barrio Historico Historic District<\/strong>
\nSouth of Cushing Street between Stone Avenue and the railroad<\/em>
\nAlso known as “Barrio Viejo,” this neighborhood features over 150 adobe homes\u2014many 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.<\/p>\n

Pie Allen Neighborhood<\/strong>
\nSouth of 6th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue<\/em>
\nAnglo 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.<\/p>\n

West University Historic District<\/strong>
\nSouth of Speedway Boulevard between Tydall Avenue and Stone<\/em>
\nAn 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.<\/p>\n

El Presidio<\/strong>
\nSouth of 6th Street between Granada and Church Avenues<\/em>
\nEstablished 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Tucson3\/BHHSAZ\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/328"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Tucson3\/BHHSAZ\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Tucson3\/BHHSAZ\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Tucson3\/BHHSAZ\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Tucson3\/BHHSAZ\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=328"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Tucson3\/BHHSAZ\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/328\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":643,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Tucson3\/BHHSAZ\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/328\/revisions\/643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/Tucson3\/BHHSAZ\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}