Enjoy a Visit to the New African American Museum of Southern AZ
The African American Museum of Southern Arizona had their Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on January 14, 2023, at their new location...
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Jim McPherson
- Feb 19
- 2 min
Recapping the Arizona Preservation Foundation's 2022 Accomplishments
ADVOCACY Supported federal legislation for Historic Tax Credits, Historic Preservation Fund, Japanese American Internment Camp Education,...
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Jim McPherson
- Jan 6
- 2 min
Arizona Preservation Foundation Issues State Public Policy Recommendations
The Arizona Preservation Foundation Board of Directors conveyed the following preservation related recommendations for consideration of...
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Alesha Adolph
- Jan 3
- 11 min
An Interview with Steve Schumacher, City of Phoenix Historian
Steve Schumacher is an accomplished public speaker, author, and leadership consultant and has developed a passion for the history of...
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Alesha Adolph
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
A Visit to the Ball-Paylore House in Tucson
In November 2021, I had the privilege of volunteering at the Ball-Paylore House as a part of Tucson Modernism Week tours. I had a...
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Alesha Adolph
- Dec 1, 2022
- 4 min
Preservation Events Across Arizona in December 2022
Are you looking for something to do this December? Check out this list of events going on all month long! December 1-January 6 ~ Riordan...
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Alesha Adolph
- Nov 25, 2022
- 5 min
Visit Native American Places During Native American Heritage Month and Beyond!
November is Native American Heritage Month. During this month (and always) we celebrate Indigenous people, their history and culture. The...
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Alesha Adolph
- Oct 28, 2022
- 1 min
Tour a Haunted Historic Place this Halloween!
If you are looking for something to do this Halloween weekend, check out these haunted tours at historic places around Arizona! Ghost...
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Alesha Adolph
- Jul 28, 2022
- 3 min
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander History in Arizona
Santa Rita Shrine in Vail “The Shrine of Santa Rita in the Desert was built in 1935 in memory of Dr. Jokichi Takamine (1854-1922) by his...
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Alesha Adolph
- May 27, 2022
- 1 min
Visit the Women's Plaza of Honor at the University of Arizona
The University of Arizona in Tucson created an impressive Women’s Plaza of Honor dedicated to celebrating women of all backgrounds who...
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Alesha Adolph
- Mar 24, 2022
- 1 min
Michelle Dodds, Phoenix Historic Preservation Officer, Retires
Michelle Dodds was the Phoenix Historic Preservation Officer for over a decade. She started in September 2011, and retired February 2022....
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Alesha Adolph
- Mar 2, 2022
- 1 min
Phoenix Historic Places Highlighted in Arizona Republic's Valley 101 Podcast
If you are interested in listening to podcasts that touch upon Phoenix history and historic preservation, the Arizona Republic's Valley...
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Alesha Adolph
- Feb 26, 2022
- 9 min
This Black History Month, a Sampling of African-American Historic Places in Southern Arizona
Dunbar Pavilion: In 1909, Arizona passed a law mandating that Arizona school children be segregated by race for their first 8 years of...
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Alesha Adolph
- Feb 14, 2022
- 3 min
Arizona Preservation Foundation’s Digital Innovation Grant is open again!
The Arizona Preservation Foundation, through support from the Johnson Historical Museum of the Southwest, is offering competitive rapid...
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Alesha Adolph
- Jan 20, 2022
- 2 min
Tucson's Ignite Sign Museum inspires appreciation for Arizona's vintage and neon heritage
The Ignite Sign Art Museum in Tucson, Arizona is worth the visit with all its interesting and colorful signs around every corner. There...
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Alesha Adolph
- Jan 17, 2022
- 1 min
Our newest Board Member, Raymond Wong
The Arizona Preservation Foundation Board of Directors welcomes its newest board member, Raymond Wong of Chandler, Arizona. Raymond's...
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Lani Lott
- Jan 13, 2022
- 3 min
During the pandemic, Arizona Downtown Alliance pivots to continue support to rural downtowns
The Arizona Downtown Alliance, a program of the Arizona Preservation Foundation, is a collaboration of statewide partners that work...
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Alesha Adolph
- Jan 13, 2022
- 2 min
City of Chandler moves to implement its Historic Preservation Ordinance
The Chandler City Council adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance in November 2020 in order to preserve and celebrate Chandler’s past....
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Alesha Adolph
- Jan 11, 2022
- 1 min
Mesa looking to create neon sign park
The Mesa Preservation Foundation is working with the City of Mesa to develop a neon sign park in Downtown Mesa with significant signs...
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Alesha Adolph
- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation announces free eLearning Courses
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation invites you to learn more through free eLearning courses – available anytime to anyone on...
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