Tucson's Proposed Colossal Cave Road Project Will Erase Vail's Heritage
The Vail Preservation Society (VPS) has expressed grave concerns and strong opposition regarding the approximately 2,160 acre H2K...
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Margaret Baker
- Jul 3
- 4 min
Tal’-wi-wi Ranch in Litchfield Park is Threatened
A famous historic ranch is in danger of being torn down for new commercial construction in the West Valley. At one time, the Tal’-Wi-Wi...
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Jim McPherson
- Jun 30
- 1 min
Fast Facts on 2023 Arizona Historic Preservation Conference
The Arizona Historic Preservation Conference boasts two full days of programming geared to professionals, with continuing education...
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Alesha Adolph
- May 26
- 7 min
Why Preserve? Reflections From Arizonans
May is Preservation Month. The theme this year is “People Saving Places.” I reached out to community members to ask why historic...
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Demion Clinco
- May 19
- 1 min
Take Action to Save the Tucson Inn!
According to the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation, Pima Community College threatens to demolish three National Register listed...
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Alesha Adolph
- May 18
- 12 min
Catching Up With Alison King on All Things Modern Phoenix Week
Could you tell us more about what Modern Phoenix Week is? Modern Phoenix Week is usually a 10-day celebration of mid-century modern...
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Jim McPherson
- May 18
- 2 min
Osterman Gas Station in Peach Springs Listed on America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has unveiled its 2023 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, an annual...
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Jim McPherson
- May 18
- 1 min
$6M Appropriated in FY24 for Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund
On Friday, May 12, 2023, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced that she signed an $17.8 billion budget for the 2024 fiscal year that...
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Alesha Adolph
- Apr 3
- 2 min
A Visit to the Jacobson House in Tucson
In December 2022, Judith Chafee’s “Jacobson House” was designated as a Historic Landmark by the Pima County Board of Supervisors and...
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Alesha Adolph
- Feb 20
- 2 min
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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