Photos: The Downtown Clifton
The Downtown Clifton is set to open next month
Charles Ramsell, who operates C and C Scapes, helps restore the river rock that was once hidden from sight at The Downtown Clifton, 485 S Stone Ave. The rock was once used for water drainage along the front of the motel. The vintage motel was originally built in 1948, said designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor. When completed early next month it is expected to be a boutique lodging option in the developing area south of downtown.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor shows off some original and found art that is expected to be in the rooms as the renovation progresses on The Downtown Clifton. The ceilings in the rooms are exposed while the concrete floors were already stained.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Charles Ramsell, who operates C and C Scapes, mixes some cement as he gets ready to work on the river rock that is front of The Downtown Clifton. The vintage motel was originally built in 1948, said designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor. When completed early next month it is expected to be a boutique lodging option in the developing area south of downtown.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
In the office, designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor puts some of his personal record collection in a rack at The Downtown Clifton. Taylor, a music enthusiast, is donating some of his record collection to the cause. Some of the albums include Tommy James and the Shondells (in Spanish), Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass, Bob Dylan and Bob Wills.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
The Downtown Clifton at 485 S Stone Ave is a vintage motel that was originally built in 1948, said designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor. When completed early next month it is expected to be a boutique lodging option in the developing area south of downtown.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Charles Ramsell, who operates C and C Scapes, helps restore the river rock that was once hidden from sight at The Downtown Clifton, 485 S Stone Ave. The rock was once used for water drainage along the front of the motel. The vintage motel was originally built in 1948, said designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor. When completed early next month it is expected to be a boutique lodging option in the developing area south of downtown.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Ryan Gillie changes the locks on the rooms as the renovation progresses on The Downtown Clifton. Gillie is expected to run the motel once the renovation is completed and it becomes operational.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Sergio Huerta applies some linseed oil on a wooden fence near a mural by Danny Martin as the renovation progresses on The Downtown Clifton, 485 S Stone Ave.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Sergio Huerta walks near a mural by Danny Martin as the renovation progresses on The Downtown Clifton.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor shows off some original and found art that is expected to be in the rooms as the renovation progresses on The Downtown Clifton. The ceilings in the rooms are exposed while the concrete floors were already stained.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Each of the rooms has a placard with a mosaic designed by Colleena Sabatino at The Downtown Clifton. The vintage motel was originally built in 1948, said designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Charles Ramsell, who operates C and C Scapes, mixes some cement as he gets ready to work on the river rock that is front of The Downtown Clifton. The vintage motel was originally built in 1948, said designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor. When completed early next month it is expected to be a boutique lodging option in the developing area south of downtown.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor, left, and Ryan Gillie unload a record and magazine rack that is to be placed in the office of The Downtown Clifton.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
In the office, designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor puts some of his personal record collection in a rack at The Downtown Clifton. Taylor, a music enthusiast, is donating some of his record collection to the cause. Some of the albums include Tommy James and the Shondells (in Spanish), Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass, Bob Dylan and Bob Wills.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Clifton Taylor, the designer and co-owner of The Downtown Clifton, 485 S Stone Ave., works out of the hotel's office which has a map mural by Monte Workman.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
The Downtown Clifton at 485 S Stone Ave is a vintage motel that was originally built in 1948, said designer and co-owner Clifton Taylor. When completed early next month it is expected to be a boutique lodging option in the developing area south of downtown.
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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