2024 Arizona Governor's Heritage Preservation Honor Awards Announced
The 42nd Annual Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards, presented by the State Historic Preservation Office and Arizona...
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Kaylee Nunez
- Jun 24
- 3 min
Dennis Gallagher, Longtime Prescott History Enthusiast, to Receive 2024 Elisabeth Ruffner Keystone Award for Community Leadership
The Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona Preservation Foundation, and City of Prescott are pleased to announce that Dennis...
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Demion Clinco
- May 18
- 2 min
Awards Presented by Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission, May 19
Individuals and organizations that have contributed significantly to historic preservation in Tucson and Pima County will be recognized...
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Demion Clinco
- Dec 11, 2023
- 3 min
Arizona Cancer Center Chapel by Architect Paolo Soleri is Threatened by University of Arizona
An iconic chapel designed by a legendary architect is under threat of desecration by the University of Arizona. The Arizona Preservation...
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Alesha Adolph
- Nov 6, 2023
- 8 min
Q&A With Jodie Brown, Tucson Historic Preservation Officer
As the City of Tucson Historic Preservation Officer, Jodie Brown plays an important role in protecting and promoting the community’s...
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J.J. Lamb
- Aug 2, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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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