Photos: Tucson's funky modernistic architecture
Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation is presenting "Tucson Modernism Week" Oct. 2-10. ( https://tucsonmod.com/ ) Here are some examples we found of modernistic architecture. If you have of modernistic architecture in Tucson, send your photos to eds@tucson.com and include the photographer's name and a brief description.
The Bank of America building (formerly Western Savings Bank) at 2080 W. Broadway is architect Jim Gresham's least favorite building design that he says he has produced. He feels the UA Integrative Learning Center Project is his best work.
- JAMES S. WOOD / Arizona Daily Star 2002
Tucson Architectural Landmarks Nominations nominated Catalina High School, 1835 N. Dodge Ave., as an example of Post-World War II Modern architecture â an honest expression of contemporary materials, including steel, glass and concrete, without any decorative references to historic styles.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star 1995
The former Supreme Cleaners (now Finishmaster) building at 2332 N. Stone Ave. on August 19, 2009 in Tucson, Ariz. This was one of the 50 modern buildings named by a local preservation group that is significant enough to be preserved. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star *NO MAGS/NO SALES/MANDATORY CREDIT* Ref # 146217
- Dean Knuth
This 1969 home designed by James Gresham is a parallelogram. This is the acute angle at the southeast corner of the house. It features a built in patio behind the window in the wall. Photo by Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
The strip mall that includes Hirsh's Shoes, Picante and Yikes Toys is in an area along the East Broadway Boulevard strip between Country Club and Campbell Avenue that was once known as The Sunshine Mile. Photo by A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
This late 40s home designed by Architect William Wlde features a self-shading sloped south facade as its defining character. The sloped window wall is supported by V shaped posts and lined with cabinets and bookshelves for storage. The home was featured in Architectural Forum in 1948. Photo by Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
This 1963 home designed by Charles Cox is influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright. The house features unique geometry, large sunshading overhangs and vista views of the city. Photo by Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
The Catalina American Baptist Church at 1900 N Country Club Road was one of the 50 modern buildings named by a local preservation group that is significant enough to be preserved.
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star 2009
The office building at 1150 N. 7th Ave. was one of 50 modern buildings named by a local preservation group that is significant enough to be preserved.
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star 2009
The Bank of America building (formerly Western Savings Bank) at 2080 W. Broadway is architect Jim Gresham's least favorite building design that he says he has produced. He feels the UA Integrative Learning Center Project is his best work.
- JAMES S. WOOD / Arizona Daily Star 2002
Tucson Architectural Landmarks Nominations nominated Catalina High School, 1835 N. Dodge Ave., as an example of Post-World War II Modern architecture â an honest expression of contemporary materials, including steel, glass and concrete, without any decorative references to historic styles.
- David Sanders / Arizona Daily Star 1995
The former Valley National Bank (now Chase Bank) building at 3033 E. Broadway is one of 50 modern buildings named by a local preservation group that is significant enough to be preserved.
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star 2009
Dove of Peace Lutheran Church, 665 W. Roller Coaster Road was nominated in 1997 by local architects for landmark status.
- Sergey Shayevich / Arizona Daily Star 1997
Temple Emanu-El building at 225 N. Country Club Road was one of the 50 modern buildings named by a local preservation group that is significant enough to be preserved.
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star 2009
Folks line up to view the moon using Flandrau's 16 inch Casegrain telescope during family night.
- David Sanders/Arizona Daily Star 2010
The former Kelly-Broadway building (now Continental building) located at 2343 E. Broadway was one of 50 modern buildings named by a local preservation group that is significant enough to be preserved.
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star 2009
Uhe University of Arizona Mathematics Building located at UA campus was one of the 50 modern buildings named by a local preservation group that is significant enough to be preserved.
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star 2009
Students pass in between classes at the Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road.
- Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star 2013
The Pima County Legal Services Building (background) at 32 North Stone Ave. is an example of modernist architecture.
- A.E. ARAIZA / Arizona Daily Star 2002
The former Supreme Cleaners (now Finishmaster) building at 2332 N. Stone Ave. on August 19, 2009 in Tucson, Ariz. This was one of the 50 modern buildings named by a local preservation group that is significant enough to be preserved. Photo by Dean Knuth/Arizona Daily Star *NO MAGS/NO SALES/MANDATORY CREDIT* Ref # 146217
- Dean Knuth
The Tucson Music Hall was built in 1971. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star 2015
- Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star 2015
University of Arizona freshman Marcus Smith, 19, finds the quiet of the fifth floor at the Main Library, built in 1976. Photo by A.E. Araiza/ Arizona Daily Star 2015
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star 2015
The U.S. Postal center located at 1501 South Cherrybell Strav Mamta Popat/ Arizona Daily Star 2011
- Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star 2011
The former AAA Headquarters (now Creative Awards) building at 228 W. Drachman St. was one of 50 modern buildings named by a local preservation group that is significant enough to be preserved.
- Dean Knuth / Arizona Daily Star 2009
This 1969 home designed by James Gresham is a parallelogram. This is the acute angle at the southeast corner of the house. It features a built in patio behind the window in the wall. Photo by Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
This is the exterior of Deco, a boutique store at 2612 E. Broadway, between Country Club and Campbell Avenue which was once known as The Sunshine Mile. Photo by A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star 2013
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star 2013
The strip mall that includes Hirsh's Shoes, Picante and Yikes Toys is in an area along the East Broadway Boulevard strip between Country Club and Campbell Avenue that was once known as The Sunshine Mile. Photo by A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
- A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
This late 40s home designed by Architect William Wlde features a self-shading sloped south facade as its defining character. The sloped window wall is supported by V shaped posts and lined with cabinets and bookshelves for storage. The home was featured in Architectural Forum in 1948. Photo by Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
This 1963 home designed by Charles Cox is influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright. The house features unique geometry, large sunshading overhangs and vista views of the city. Photo by Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
- Ron Medvescek/Arizona Daily Star 2010
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